Born Name:  Alan Whitney Brown

Born Date:  July 8, 1952

Born Place:  Charlotte, Michigan

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Occupations:  Comedian, writer, actor

Brief Biography:  A. Whitney Brown (born Alan Whitney Brown on July 8, 1952) is an American comedian, writer, and actor, best known for his tenure on Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 1985 to 1991 and as an original correspondent on The Daily Show. He is acclaimed for his sharp, satirical political commentary, often presented through his "The Big Picture" segments.

Early Life and Career Beginnings:
As a youth, he was sent to a reformatory for stealing cars and never finished high school. He spent time in Texas, where he learned to juggle, and later worked as a street busker in San Francisco, often performing with a trained dog, Brownie. He entered the 1977 San Francisco Comedy Competition, transitioning into stand-up comedy.

Saturday Night Live (1985–1991):
Hired by Lorne Michaels, Brown was a writer and featured performer on SNL, best known for his "The Big Picture" Weekend Update segments. He won a Primetime Emmy in 1989 for writing and received three other nominations.

Other Career Highlights:
The Daily Show: Served as an original correspondent from 1996 to 1998.
Writing and Performance:
Authored The Big Picture: An American Commentary (1991), and contributed to Tales from the Crypt and Exit 57.
Air America Radio: Worked briefly for the network in 2004.