1935 - 2016 (Age 80)
Peter Brown, an actor who was known best for his work on television Western series and soap operas, has died, according to multiple news sources. He was 80.
Brown died Tuesday. No cause of death was immediately available.
The actor co-starred on TV’s “Lawman,” which ran from 1958 to 1962, playing the young Deputy Johnny McKay alongside John Russell, who played Marshal Dan Troop. Brown co-starred on “Laredo,” which ran from 1965 to 1967. In addition to acting on many other TV Westerns, he appeared on three soap operas: “Days of Our Lives,” “The Young and the Restless,” and “The Bold and the Beautiful.”
Brown’s acting career wasn’t limited to the small screen. He appeared in more than three dozen motion pictures including “No Time for Sergeants” (1958), “Kitten With a Whip” (1964), “Chrome and Hot Leather” (1971), and “The Wedding Planner” (2001).
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Brown was born Peter Lynn Delapp Oct. 5, 1935, in New York, New York. He served in the U.S. Army with the 2nd Infantry Division, based in Alaska. While in the service, he entertained his fellow troops by writing, directing, and acting in plays. After his honorable discharge, he studied acting at the University of California at Los Angeles.
“Every actor likes to work,” he once said. “But there are different qualities of work. I’ve gone to the Philippines to make war movies in the jungles and swamps with leeches, and I’ve ridden horses playing cowboys and Indians. I’ve lots of different kinds of work, and I am grateful for all of it.”
Brown is survived by his fifth wife, Kerstin Kern; a daughter, Christie McBride; two sons, Matthew Brown and Joshua Brown; and three grandchildren.
I’m watching you on YouTube on the 1991 soap The Bold and the Beautiful. I had to look you up, as you were familiar but I didn’t use to know the stars on the old westerns. I’m sure I saw you some of the old ones when my Daddy was watching westerns. You were wonderful. Rest in peace.
Liz Abbott
December 11, 2025 | San Angelo, TX | Friend
I met Peter Brown when he was on tour with Warner Brothers with a bus load of upcoming stars by Connie Stevens, Troy Donahue, Ty Hardin. It was at the Chicago theater. I was fortunate enough to meet him in person at the ambassador East Hotel. I was so excited. He asked me to be his representative for his fan club in Chicago and signed a picture that I had of him. I don’t remember what happened, but I never became his representative, but he was such a gentleman. I was only 14 years old, rest...
barbara paul
November 22, 2025 | Chicago, IL
We watch you everyday in Lawman. Love it. Rest in peace and we will be watching you everyday. Pam and Ken Antaya
Pam and Ken Antsya
August 07, 2025 | Other
Saw YOU today on Cheyenne, S7 E8, so handsome, & genuine, miss these western tv shows, but find actors & actresses when they started their careers. Love them. Great legacy for Family.
Marlisa Drury
May 16, 2025 | Lawrenceburg, KY
they defintly dont make em like mister brown anymore
lawrence scott :)
March 05, 2025 | Other
I love to watch Peter Brown on lawman and a lot of the show he was on.I would love to have something of Mr.Brown thanks
Lilllian Williams
February 13, 2025 | Rosiclare, IL
Peter Brown was & always will be "Johnny McKay" - We are so thrilled Lawman is on 2 different channels Three times a day, 7 days a week now! Have seen the shows a hundred times over & they never get old! Love him always.
Cathy B - Scottsdale AZ
October 14, 2024 | Other
I loved every movie and episode that Peter Brown shared his acting abilities. Among the ones mentioned, he also starred in the Dallas series, filmed in Ft. Worth, Texas. I continue to watch the Lawman series and know most of the episodes by heart. RIP Peter.
Delores Jones
May 30, 2024 | Other
Peter Brown was an excellent actor. We watch The Lawman every evening.
Art & Pearly Powers
January 10, 2024 | Visalia ,, CA | Friend
