Chelsea Brown
Actress

Chelsea Brown Net Worth

Chelsea Brown was a multi-talented actress, comedienne, singer and dancer who was best known for being the first African-American series regular on the iconic TV series Laugh-In. After the show, she moved to Australia and enjoyed a long and successful career in film, TV and the stage. She also recorded albums and toured the world with her popular cabaret act. After her husband's death, she moved back to her hometown of Chicago, Illinois where she had a large family and many friends. She passed away from pneumonia in 2017.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress, Soundtrack
Birth Day December 06, 1942
Birth Place  Chicago, Illinois, United States
Age 78 YEARS OLD
Died On March 27, 2017(2017-03-27) (aged 74)\nChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Birth Sign Capricorn
Occupation Actress, comedian
Years active 1968–2015
Known for Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, Number 96 and E Street
Spouse(s) Vic Rooney (m. 1994; d. 2002) Kel Hirst (married 1977 - 1983)

💰 Net worth

Chelsea Brown's net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $1 million in 2024. She is widely recognized as a talented actress and accomplished soundtrack contributor in the United States. With her impressive body of work, Brown has proven her versatility and skill in both acting and music. Renowned for her captivating performances, she has built a devoted fan base and garnered critical acclaim throughout her career. As her net worth continues to grow, Chelsea Brown's talent and success are undoubtedly set to reach new heights in the coming years.

Biography/Timeline

1970

Brown emigrated to Australia in the 1970s and became a familiar figure on Australian television, with appearances on Graham Kennedy's Blankety Blanks, Jimmy Hannan's Celebrity Squares plus ongoing roles in soap operas Number 96 (in 1977), and Network Ten's E Street (in 1990–1991) and various advertisements. She had a guest role in the Australian-filmed revival of Mission: Impossible (1988). Film roles in Australia included The Return of Captain Invincible (1983) and Welcome to Woop Woop (1997).

1972

Chelsea guested on BBC television comedy Sketch show "The Two Ronnies" on 16 September 1972 singing The Carpenters song "Let Me Be the One". Chelsea met and became engaged to Australian Property Developer Kel Hirst whilst holidaying in Acapulco, Mexico in 1973. Chelsea moved to Australia shortly after that, Kel became her manager and they were married in 1977. They divorced in the early 1980s. Kel features as the male vocal on Chelsea's record "Day Dreaming" (October 1975).

1974

Brown was born as Lois Brown in Chicago, Illinois to Mildred and Edward Brown. She appeared in a segment of a first-season episode of Love, American Style titled "Love and the Militant", with fellow Laugh-In alumnus Stu Gilliam. Other guest roles included appearances in Marcus Welby, M.D., Ironside, Matt Lincoln, Match Game (in 1974) and, in the UK, The Two Ronnies. She also appeared in the films Sweet Charity (1969), Dial Hot Line (1970) and The Thing with Two Heads (1972).

1990

In the mid 1990s she was married to fellow E Street actor Vic Rooney, who died in 2002, after which she returned to the United States.

2017

Brown died in her hometown of Chicago, Illinois, March 27, 2017 at the age of 74, from pneumonia.

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About the author

Lisa Scholfield

As a Senior Writer at Famous Net Worth, I spearhead an exceptional team dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of pioneering individuals. My passion for unearthing untold narratives drives me to delve deep into the essence of each subject, bringing forth a unique blend of factual accuracy and narrative allure. In orchestrating the editorial workflow, I am deeply involved in every step—from initial research to the final touches of publishing, ensuring each biography not only informs but also engages and inspires our readership.