Yvette Nicole Brown

Biography

Yvette Nicole Brown, born on August 12, 1971, is a talented American actress and comedian who gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Shirley Bennett on NBC's hit sitcom Community, which aired from 2009 to 2015.

Beyond her iconic role in Community, Brown has showcased her versatility through various performances. She played Angela Martin on Bounce's sitcom Act Your Age and voiced characters such as Rosaleen in the 2022 film Disenchanted, The Driver in Muppets Haunted Mansion, and Amanda Waller in the animated series DC Super Hero Girls. Her film credits include notable appearances in Avengers: Endgame, (500) Days of Summer, Tropic Thunder, Dreamgirls, and Little Black Book.

In addition, Brown has been featured in several television series, including her role as Sherilyn Thomas on Disney+'s Big Shot, Aunt Sarah in the live-action adaptation of Lady and the Tramp, and Dani in the CBS reboot of The Odd Couple. She had recurring roles on CBS's Mom and Nickelodeon's Drake and Josh, along with its TV movie Merry Christmas Drake and Josh.

Her voice work extends to characters like Mayor Gilmore in Pupstruction, KRS in My Dad the Bounty Hunter, and Captain Tully in The Chicken Squad, showcasing her remarkable range and appeal in both live-action and animated projects.