Yvette Nicole Brown Net Worth

What Is Yvette Nicole Brown's Net Worth?

Yvette Nicole Brown is an American actress, comedienne, host, writer, and producer with a net worth of $4 million. She is celebrated for her roles as Shirley Bennett on NBC's 'Community' (2009–2015) and Helen Dubois on 'Drake & Josh' (2004–2007). Additionally, she starred as Danielle 'Dani' Duncan on 'The Odd Couple' (2015–2017), Nora Rogers on 'Mom' (2018–2019), and Sherilyn Thomas on 'Big Shot' (2021–present).

With over 140 acting credits, Brown has showcased her talent in films such as 'Hotel for Dogs' (2009), 'The Ugly Truth' (2009), 'Avengers: Endgame' (2019), and 'Lady and the Tramp' (2019). Her TV repertoire includes 'The Big House' (2004), 'The Soul Man' (2012–2016), and 'The Mayor' (2017–2018). She has hosted shows like 'Cosplay Melee' (2017) and 'The Big Fib' (2020), and voiced characters on 'DC Super Hero Girls' (2015–2018) and several other animated series.

Early Life

Yvette Nicole Brown was born on August 12, 1971, in East Cleveland, Ohio. Her parents divorced when she was a year old, and she has an older brother named Paris. Tragically, her mother passed away in 2021. Brown attended Warrensville Heights High School, graduating in 1989 and was inducted into the school's hall of fame in 2009. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in communication from the University of Akron in 1994, where she was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. After college, she pursued acting classes in Hollywood.

Career

Yvette Nicole Brown began her career in commercials before making her film debut in 2000 with 'His Woman, His Wife.' She made numerous guest appearances on TV series like 'For the People' (2002), 'Do Over' (2002), 'Girlfriends' (2003), and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' (2004). From 2004 to 2007, she was Helen Dubois on Nickelodeon's 'Drake & Josh,' and reprised the role in the 2008 TV movie 'Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh.' Yvette Nicole Brown Net Worth

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Brown's film credits include notable titles like 'Little Black Book' (2004), 'The Island' (2005), 'Dreamgirls' (2006), and 'Tropic Thunder' (2008). She starred in 'Hotel for Dogs,' '500 Days of Summer,' and 'The Ugly Truth' in 2009, the same year she began her iconic role as Shirley Bennett on 'Community,' where she was a main cast member for five seasons and a guest star in the final season.

Her later career highlights include roles in 'Repo Men' (2010), 'Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters' (2013), and guest spots on 'Victorious' (2011), 'Chuck' (2011), and 'Psych' (2014). From 2015 to 2017, she starred on CBS's 'The Odd Couple,' and portrayed Shirley Bivins in the BET miniseries 'The New Edition Story' (2017). She continued to excel in roles on 'The Mayor,' 'Mom,' and 'Avengers: Endgame' (2019).

Personal Life

Yvette Brown has been serving on the SAG-AFTRA National Board since 2019 and ran for president of the organization's Los Angeles local in 2021. She is a dedicated caregiver to her father, who has Alzheimer's, and moved him to her Los Angeles home after leaving 'Community.' She shared with 'Guideposts,' 'It's such a gift from God that, at my dad's toughest moment, I'm in a position to be there for him.'

Awards and Nominations

In 2021, Brown was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for 'A Black Lady Sketch Show.' She won a Gracie Allen Award in 2011 for 'Community' and received several ensemble awards with the cast. Her accolades include a Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival award for 'Cuddle Party' (2016), and NAACP Image Award nominations for 'Elena of Avalor' (2018) and 'Always a Bridesmaid' (2020). She has also garnered multiple nominations from the Online Film & Television Association and Behind the Voice Actors Awards.