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Julie Brown

Julie Brown

Actor and writer, also director, producer and composer · Born August 31, 1958 (68) · Van Nuys, California, USA

Julie Ann Brown is an American actress, comedian, singer-songwriter, screenwriter and director best known for her iconic 1980s "valley girl" persona and sharp celebrity parodies. She carved out a unique space in pop culture by blending pop music with subversive sketch comedy and achieved massive cult success with novelty hits like "Homecoming Queen's Got a Gun" (a dark parody of mid-century teenage tragedy songs) and "'Cause I'm a Blond". To avoid confusion with her contemporary British MTV counterpart, "Downtown Julie Brown," she was often referred to as "West Coast Julie Brown" or "Miss Julie Brown".

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
August 31, 1958 (68)
From
Van Nuys, California, USA
Works as
Actor and writer, also director, producer and composer
Titles
48 on MovieCove · 72 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 35% in 30 days

What are Julie Brown's films like?

Across their 20 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
40%
Self
23%
Society
14%
Morality
12%
Ideas
6%
Survival
5%
Romantic love7 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFame3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 20 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 18 · Serious 1 · Dark 1

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 10 · Stylized 8 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 9 · Charged 9 · Intense 2

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 12 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 3

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 10

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 10 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 3

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 18 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 19 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

9 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 3 of 9 analyzed roles.

Ally
3 of 9
Hero
2 of 9
Shapeshifter
2 of 9
Trickster
1 of 9
Herald
1 of 9
Show the 9 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
10
Absurd
8
Romantic
6
Warm
6
Hopeful
6
Other
15

How their films linger

Feel-good13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy12
  • Bittersweet2
  • Ambiguous6

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Julie Brown's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 30 of their 48 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (13).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Julie Brown's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

72 credits, 48 with a MovieCove page; 9 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Craft Me a Romance(2023)

    as Allison Garland

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Another Coffeehouse Chronicles Movie(2022)

    as Simon's Mom

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Meet the Andersons(2016)

    as Katie

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Mothers of the Bride(2015)

    as Peg

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • 100 Things to Do Before High School(2015)

    Show 3 episodes · Supervising Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all shows

  • Coffee House Chronicles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • From Here on OUT(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Gina

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows

  • My Santa(2013)

    as Suzie

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam(2010)

    Characters

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Melissa & Joey(2010)

    Show 1 episode · Writer

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • The Wish List(2010)

    as Wedding Planner

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • The Middle(2009)

    Show 12 episodes · as Paula Norwood

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Camp Rock(2008)

    Writer · as Dee La Duke

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Wizards of Waverly Place(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Miss Marinovich

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Boxboarders! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Anny Neptune

  • Fat Rose and Squeaky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Squeaky

  • Intermission (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Talker

  • The Big House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · Writer

  • Steve Harvey's Big Time Challenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Trip(2002)

    as OutLoud Receptionist

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Like Mike(2002)

    as New Age Mother

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Elise: Mere Mortal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Mom (voice)

  • Size 'Em Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Samantha's mom

  • Six Feet Under(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Sissy Pasquese

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Daybreak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Connie Spheres

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Connie Dellaquilla

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Strip Mall (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 29 episodes · Creator · Executive Producer · as Tammi Tyler

  • Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish(1999)

    as Minerva Mink (voice)

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Rude Awakening (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · Writer

  • Alien Avengers II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Rhonda

  • The Weird Al Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Plump Fiction(1997)

    as Mimi Hungry

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Clueless (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 7 episodes · Director · Writer · as Coach Deimer · as Olivia Crawford

  • Kenan & Kel(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Julie Brown

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Tracey Takes On... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Out There(1995)

    as Joleen

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Pinky and the Brain(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Danette Spoonabello (voice) · as Minerva Mink (voice)

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Clueless(1995)

    as Ms. Stoeger

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • A Goofy Movie(1995)

    as Lisa (voice)

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Band of Gold(1995)

    Show 2 episodes · as Liz

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Lottie Bologna (voice)

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows

  • Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women(1994)

    Director · Writer · as Tonya Hardly / Lenora Babbitt

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Aladdin(1994)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all shows

  • Animaniacs(1993)

    Show 3 episodes · as Minerva Mink (voice)

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Walker, Texas Ranger(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Cassandra

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Rhona

  • The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them(1992)

    as Zoe

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • The Edge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 19 episodes · Actor

  • Batman: The Animated Series(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Lily (voice) · as Zatanna (voice)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Nervous Ticks(1992)

    as Nancy Rudman

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful(1991)

    Director · Composer · Executive Producer · Writer · as Medusa

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Shakes the Clown(1991)

    as Judy

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Timebomb(1991)

    as Waitress at Al's Diner (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • The Spirit of '76(1990)

    as Ms. Liberty

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Get a Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Connie Bristol

  • Tiny Toon Adventures(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Julie Bruin (voice)

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Oh No, Not Them(1989)

    as Hamster/Phone

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Quantum Leap(1989)

    Show 1 episode · Writer · as Bunny O'Hare / Thelma Lou Dickey

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Monsters(1988)

    Show 1 episode · as Wendy

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • Earth Girls Are Easy(1988)

    Writer · as Candy Pink

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Club MTV (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment(1985)

    as Chloe

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Dark Seduction (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Tammy

  • Jane Doe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Reporter

  • Newhart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Bloody Birthday(1981)

    as Beverly Brody

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • The Incredible Shrinking Woman(1981)

    as TV Commercial Actress

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Any Which Way You Can(1980)

    as Candy

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Writer

  • Laverne & Shirley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • The Jeffersons(1975)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Happy Days(1974)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 72 titles from 1974 to 2023; peak year 1996.

Biggest box office

A Goofy Movie (1995)

$35M worldwide

Highest rated

A Goofy Movie (1995)

Midcredits 82nd

Film career

19742023

Peak 1996 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting66 of 72: 59 only acting, 7 with another role · typical Midcredits score45thDirecting3 of 72: 0 only directing, 3 with another roleWriting12 of 72: 5 only writing, 7 with another role · typical Midcredits score37thProducing3 of 72: 0 only producing, 3 with another roleMusic1 of 72: 0 only music, 1 with another roleOther crew1 of 72: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

72 titles, 8 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 6 of them.

By decade

1970s3 · acting1980s13 · 12 acting · 3 crew1990s29 · 28 acting · 4 crew2000s16 · 15 acting · 3 crew2010s9 · 6 acting · 3 crew2020s2 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 0% of 12 roles
8095

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Julie Brown's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 35th percentile, the median of all 28; across their 20 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 32nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Approval · how many liked their films

31stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Reach · how many have seen their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Midcredits score across 48 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up12
  • 50th to 74th11
  • 25th to 49th15
  • Below 25th10

Shape of the crowd

19 of their 48 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic5
  • Crowd Pleaser17
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed19

Most divisive · actor

Oh No, Not Them (1989)

99th percentile spread · 56% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor, writer

Quantum Leap (1989)

Midcredits 94th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 52/100 in their films, across 16 reviewed titles; fans 70, detractors 31. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Julie Brown's work okay for kids?

Across up to 5 MovieCove titles with content scores, profanity and alcohol & drugs run lighter than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 20 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity5 titles21–62 · median 27 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity5 titles17–70 · median 24 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs5 titles17–55 · median 21 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 26 · mildMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Julie Brown work with?

People who share at least 2 of Julie Brown's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Sam Irvin shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Producers