Josef Brown is an Australian actor best known for playing Johnny Castle in Dirty Dancing: the Classic Story on Stage.
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Best Known For:Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage
Breakthrough:Originated the role of Johnny Castle in the stage musical version of Dirty Dancing in 2004
10 Quick Facts About Josef Brown
- Full Name: Josef Brown
- Nationality: Australian
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage
- Current Role: Actor and dancer
- Date of Birth: October 8, 1969
- Age: 56 years old
- Place of Birth: Woomera, South Australia
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Katherine Griffiths
Josef Brown Age
Josef Brown is about 57 years old as of 2026. Josef Brown was born in 1969.
Education
His educational background includes studies at The McDonald College of the Arts and Australian Ballet School.
- The McDonald College of the Arts
- Australian Ballet School
- Field of Study: Classical Ballet
- Period: 1991–1994
Career & Work
Josef Brown's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Sydney Dance Company and Australian Ballet.
Organization: Sydney Dance Company
Role: Dancer
Period: 1997–2004
Organization: Australian Ballet
Role: Soloist
Period: 1991–1994
Rise to Fame
Josef Brown rose to prominence for his role on the television show Neighbours.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Neighbours, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, and Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage.
Television
- TV Show: Neighbours (Matt Turner, 2013-2015)
- TV Show: Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (Auctus, 2011)
- Work: Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage (Johnny Castle, 2004-2006) — Musical stage production
Awards & Achievements
- Outstanding Performance in a Stage Musical — Australian Dance Awards — Dirty Dancing
Josef Brown Family & Relationships
Josef Brown is married to Katherine Griffiths.
Lesser Known Facts
- Josef Brown was a soloist with the Australian Ballet before moving into contemporary dance and acting.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Josef Brown
- Popular As: Joseph Brown
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: Australian
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 8, 1969
- Age: 56
- Birthday: October 8
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Woomera, South Australia
Measurements
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Katherine Griffiths
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $51K - $213K (Est)
- Net Worth: $425K - $4.3M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
