Wally Brown, a renowned actor, comedian, and long-time partner of Alan Carney, was born on October 9, 1904, in Malden, Massachusetts. Prior to his film career, Brown served as a vaudevillian, showcasing his talents in various performances.
In 1942, Brown began his film career in Hollywood at RKO Radio Pictures, starring in the film Petticoat Larceny. As RKO aimed to emulate the comedy duo Abbott and Costello, Brown was paired with Alan Carney, forming the comedy team "Brown & Carney." Their first two films together were the military comedies Adventures of a Rookie and its sequel Rookies in Burma.
Throughout their eight-film collaboration, one of their most notable films was Zombies on Broadway, co-starring the legendary Bela Lugosi, which served as a semi-sequel to Val Lewton's I Walked With a Zombie. Brown's contracts with RKO were terminated in 1946, after which he and Carney pursued solo careers.
In the 1940s and 1950s, both Brown and Carney appeared in various roles for Leslie Goodwins films. They reunited in 1961 in The Absent-Minded Professor. Brown's later years were filled with guest appearances on television, his last one being on the show My Three Sons.
Brown also made several guest appearances on Perry Mason, including the role of murderer Harry Mitchell in the 1958 episode, "The Case of the Gilded Lily." In addition to his television work, Brown was a regular cast member on various TV shows such as I Married Joan, Cimarron City, and Daniel Boone.
It's worth noting that Brown and Carney were slated to appear in the 1963 film It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, but unfortunately, Brown passed away not long before filming began. Brown also had a recurring role on The Abbott and Costello Show on radio, showcasing his impressive range as a performer.
