Anecdotes

Blacklisted in 1952; exiled to London 1953-1993.

His brief role as Luke Skywalker's Uncle Owen in the film Star Wars was his most memorable role. He was cast after George Lucas was looking for an an actor with a strong American accent. Brown, who was living in London after being blacklisted in the McCarthy communist-witch hunt of the 1950s, auditioned and won the role instantly.

Worked in stage and film for more than 30 years but his small role in "Star Wars" made him a celebrity. He became a popular figure at science fiction conventions.

In his later years, he often made appearances at Star Wars conventions. During these appearances, he got to meet Joel Edgerton, who succeeded him in the prequels.

Blamed former Screen Actor's Guild President Ronald Reagan for accusing him of being a communist.

Co-starred with Helen Hayes in a London production of "The Glass Menagerie."

He has appeared in three films that have been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant": Les tueurs (1946), Star Wars: Épisode IV - Un nouvel espoir (1977) and Superman (1978).

Made his Broadway debut as a dancer in the play "Everywhere I Roam."

Father of Kevin; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

His strong performance in the British film "The Hidden Room" (1949) should be as memorable as his role in "Star Wars," but it is rarely mentioned.