Kevin Brown, also known as Kevin “Dot Com” Brown, is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer best recognized for his long-running role as Walter “Dot Com” Slattery, the loyal bodyguard, confidant to Tracy Jordan on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock.
He built a career rooted in Harlem’s comedy scene before achieving national visibility through television, film.
| Kevin Brown | |
|---|---|
| Wiki Facts & About Data | |
| Name: | Kevin Brown |
| Born: | 4 April 1972 (age 54 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | The Bronx, New York, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | African American |
| Height: | 1.96 m |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Bishop Brown and Annie Pecola Brown |
| Siblings: | Andre Brown, LaShawn Brown |
| Children: | Vania Brown |
| Occupation: | Comedian, actor, writer, producer, stunt performer |
| Net Worth: | $1 million–3 million |
Early Life and Education
Kevin “Dot Com” Brown was born on April 4, 1972, in The Bronx, New York, to parents Bishop Brown, Annie Pecola Brown.
He is the middle child, with an older brother named Andre (often called Dre’), a younger sister named LaShawn.
He grew up in the Bronx, later became involved in the Harlem entertainment scene. He attended the T. Schreiber Studio for acting, comedy training after establishing himself in comedy club production. He is of African American origin, his religion is Christianity.
Career
Kevin “Dot Com” Brown entered the entertainment world through the New York comedy circuit in the late 1980s, early 1990s.
Together with his brother Andre, he co-created, produced The Uptown Comedy Club, a Harlem venue, later a televised show that aired on Fox 5 for several seasons.
The club became a launchpad for rising talents; Brown managed, mentored, worked alongside comedians including Tracy Morgan, J.B. Smoove, Flex Alexander, Chris Tucker.
He performed stand-up himself, appeared in early film, television roles such as Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004), Get Rich or Die Tryin’ (2005).
His major breakthrough arrived in 2006 when Tracy Morgan, an old friend from the Uptown days, recommended him for the role of Dot Com on Tina Fey‘s 30 Rock. The character—an intelligent, level-headed bodyguard—became a recurring presence across the series’ seven seasons (2006–2013), earning ensemble Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.
Following 30 Rock, Brown continued stand-up touring, took supporting film roles, including appearances in Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009), Sex and the City 2 (2010), Ocean’s 8 (2018) as a security guard.
He also performed in stage productions such as the one-man play Die Laughing (2008), served as actor, executive producer of the off-Broadway play Box.
Additional television credits include guest spots on Royal Pains, Castle, Human Giant, Last Comic Standing. Brown has maintained an active presence in live comedy clubs while occasionally returning to acting, production work rooted in his New York comedy foundations.
Awards and Nominations
- Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series – 30 Rock (multiple years, 2008–2013)
Social Media
- Twitter/X Handle: @dotcom30rock
Personal Life
Kevin “Dot Com” Brown, 54 years old, 1.96 m tall, is the father of one daughter, Vania Brown.
He has spoken publicly about being divorced, prioritizing time with his daughter. Details of past relationships remain largely private, he has described periods of focusing on single life while continuing his career in comedy, acting.
Net Worth
Kevin “Dot Com” Brown has an estimated net worth in the range of $1–3 million. Primary sources of income include earnings from his long-running role on 30 Rock, stand-up comedy performances, tours, supporting film, television appearances, earlier work producing, managing comedy talent through the Uptown Comedy Club.
Filmography
- Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004)
- Get Rich or Die Tryin’ (2005)
- 30 Rock (2006–2013)
- Delirious (2006)
- Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009)
- Sex and the City 2 (2010)
- Ocean’s 8 (2018)