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Drew Bundini Brown, born on March 21, 1928, in Florida, was an assistant trainer and cornerman of Muhammad Ali's throughout the former heavyweight champion's career. He died on September 24, 1987.
Early life
Brown, who was Black and Jewish, joined the Navy as a messboy at age 13. Discharged two years later, he returned to the merchant marine, and spent 12 years traveling the world. He later became part of Sugar Ray Robinson's entourage.
Career with Ali
Brown joined Ali's entourage in 1963, when the boxer was known as Cassius Clay, and remained with him until his final fight in 1981.
Brown was also one of Ali's speech writers. He wrote certain poems, such as: "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."
Brown is portrayed by Jamie Foxx in the movie Ali (2001).
Filmography
Brown appeared in several films.
Actor
- Penitentiary III (1987) .... Sugg/Inmate #2
- The Color Purple (1985) .... Jook Joint Patron
- Aaron Loves Angela (1975) .... Referee
- Shaft's Big Score! (1972) .... Willy
- Shaft (1971) .... Willy
Self
- When We Were Kings (1996) (uncredited) .... Himself
- Doin' Time (1985) .... Himself (special appearance)
- Muhammad and Larry (1980) .... Himself
- The Greatest (1977) .... Himself
- "Am laufenden Band" (1976) .... Himself (1 TV episode, dated 22 May 1976 .... Himself
Archive Footage
- Beat This!: A Hip Hop History (1984) (TV) .... Himself
- A.k.a. Cassius Clay (1970) .... Himself
Personal life
He was married to Rhoda Palestine Brown.
Brown had a son, Drew Brown 3d.
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