Actor. He will be best remembered for his role as the henchman 'Whisper' in the James Bond action-adventure film, "Live And Let Die" (1973), which also starred Roger Moore and Yaphet Kotto. Born Edwin Earl Brown in Houston, Texas, he was given the nickname of "Jolly" because of his size and for playing the roles of overweight characters and for his stuntman work. Besides, "Live And Let Die" (1973), his other film credits include, "Black Belt Jones" (1974), "Truck Turner" (1974), "Linda Lovelace For President" (1975), and "Beverly Hills Cop" (1984). His television appearances include, "The Odd Couple," "Perry Mason," "Laverne And Shirley," and "Good Grief." He passed away in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 66.
Actor. He will be best remembered for his role as the henchman 'Whisper' in the James Bond action-adventure film, "Live And Let Die" (1973), which also starred Roger Moore and Yaphet Kotto. Born Edwin Earl Brown in Houston, Texas, he was given the nickname of "Jolly" because of his size and for playing the roles of overweight characters and for his stuntman work. Besides, "Live And Let Die" (1973), his other film credits include, "Black Belt Jones" (1974), "Truck Turner" (1974), "Linda Lovelace For President" (1975), and "Beverly Hills Cop" (1984). His television appearances include, "The Odd Couple," "Perry Mason," "Laverne And Shirley," and "Good Grief." He passed away in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 66.
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