Chris Brown (born 11 September 1978) is an Australian veterinarian, television presenter and author. He is best known for the television series Bondi Vet, which began screening in 2009. He hosted The Open Road with Doctor Chris on CBS.
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.jpg) Brown in 2016 | |
| Born | 11 September 1978 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Occupation(s) | Veterinarian, television presenter, author |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Employer | Seven Network |
In Australia, he appeared on the lifestyle program The Living Room, and alongside Julia Morris was the presenter of the local version of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.
Early life and education
editBrown was born and grew up in the suburbs of Merewether Heights, Newcastle, New South Wales, where his father was a local vet.[2] He attended Merewether Heights Public School and Merewether High School.[1] His first pet was a cow called Bridget.[3] He graduated from The University of Sydney with First Class Honours in Veterinary Science in 2001.[4][5]
After graduating from university, Brown began work at a clinic in Sydney's North Shore. He travelled to remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory to treat animals.[5][6]
Media career
editBrown was discovered after a media manager heard him telling stories in a Sydney bar in 2003.[7]
Brown's first television presenting role as a vet was on Harry's Practice in 2003, for which he was nominated for a "Most Popular New Talent" Logie Award. He became a presenter on Channel Nine's Burke's Backyard in 2004 and made regular appearances on Today. His first book, The Family Guide to Pets, was released in 2005 and sold over 25,000 copies.[8][9]
In 2008, he began writing a column called "Pet Page" in Woman's Day magazine and was interviewed on radio stations Triple M and Vega FM. He also began Bondi Vet on Network Ten, a factual television program that chronicles his life and work at a veterinary clinic at Bondi Junction. Since 28 September 2013, the show is seen on Saturday mornings in the United States on the CBS network, under the title of Dr. Chris: Pet Vet.[10][11]
In 2010, Brown became a regular guest panelist on Network Ten's talk show The Project, and he served as a fill-in host for Charlie Pickering before Pickering left.
In 2012, Brown began co-hosting Network Ten's lifestyle show The Living Room with Amanda Keller, Miguel Maestre and Barry Du Bois. Brown presents the travel and pet segments on the program.[12]
On 1 February 2015, Brown began co-hosting the Australian version of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! with Julia Morris, also on Network Ten. He and Morris have co-presented all series to date, from 2015 to 2023.
In March 2017, Brown announced he was stepping down as host of Bondi Vet due to an extensive schedule.[13]
Vet Gone Wild, a series that began airing on Animal Planet (US) in June 2018, features Brown helping animals in various situations outside of Sydney. He even ventures out to other countries in some episodes.[14]
In 2018, it was announced that he would host a local version of Saturday Night Takeaway alongside Julia Morris. He began hosting on 24 February 2019 on Network 10, with the name Chris & Julia's Sunday Night Takeaway.
In February 2023, it was announced Brown had signed with Seven Network and would be leaving Network 10 in July 2023 after his final hosting duties of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.[15][16][17]
In June 2023, Seven announced the first two projects Brown will take on, that being host of their upcoming renovation competition, Dream Home, and host and producer of an untitled adventure series.[18][19]
In October 2023, Daryl Somers announced that he would be stepping back from hosting Seven Network's Dancing with the Stars Australia, and that Brown would be taking over is duties for the show's 21st season set to premier in 2024. He will co-host alongside Sonia Kruger.[20][21]
In November 2024, it was announced Brown will host a wildlife series for Seven titled Once In A Lifetime.[22]
Personal life
editPhotography has been one of Brown's hobbies since he was a child. He is now an ambassador for Canon. He stated, "Photography has always been a bit of a secret pleasure for me. I'll often grab a camera before or after work to escape for some 'me' time, and you'll find me with one of my eyes wedged up against the viewfinder, trying to capture that elusive shot."[23]
Brown owns the website drool.pet, where he shares pet tips, insights and sells a range of treats, washes and care products.[24]
Brown has worn size 15 shoes since he was 14 years old. In his home town, the only shoes he could buy to fit were purple and green.[3]
Surfing is one of Brown's hobbies, which he could be seen doing on episodes of Bondi Vet.[25] While surfing in Chile on a 12-foot wave, he got whiplash and tore his groin.[3]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Harry's Practice | Co-host |
| 2004 | Burke's Backyard | Cast member |
| 2008–2016 | Bondi Vet | Host |
| 2012–2022 | The Living Room | Co-host |
| 2015–2023 | I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! | Co-host |
| 2018 | Vet Gone Wild | Host |
| 2019 | Chris & Julia's Sunday Night Takeaway | Co-host |
| 2021–2022 | The Dog House Australia | Narrator |
| 2022 | DC League of Super-Pets | Voice of Mark (Australian release only)[26] |
| 2024 | Dancing with the Stars Australia | Co-host |
| Dream Home | Host |
References
edit- ^ a b Pet Propelled – Newcastle Herald – published 16 February 2012
- ^ "Dr Chris Brown". The Celebrity Whisperer. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ a b c "'Vet Gone Wild' Star Chris Brown: 25 Things You Don't Know About Me". Us Weekly. 13 July 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ "Bondi Junction Veterinary Hospital staff". bondijunctionvet.com. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Host Bio: Dr. Chris Brown". cbsdreamteam.com. Archived from the original on 9 November 2016. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ^ Shearer, Geoff (31 March 2009). "Bondi Vet Chris Brown aids indigenous health". The Courier-Mail. Archived from the original on 11 April 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ^ Heart-throb has animal attraction, Herald Sun, published 28 April 2012
- ^ "Chris Brown Biography". ICMI Speakers and Entertainers. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ^ "Talent list: Dr Chris Brown". onyasoapbox.com. Archived from the original on 13 January 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ^ Idato, Michael (3 August 2013). "Dr Chris Brown heads to the US small screen". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ^ "Dr. Chris Pet Vet". CBS Dream Team. Archived from the original on 19 December 2014. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ^ "The Living Room". TenPlay – The Living Room. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ^ Moran, Jonathon (8 March 2017). "Dr Chris Brown: 'Now I will just be a Bondi vet rather than the host of Bondi Vet'". News.com.au. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
- ^ Vet Gone Wild page, Animal Planet Retrieved 9 July 2018.
- ^ Knox, David (2 February 2023). "Dr. Chris Brown signs with Seven". TV Tonight. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ Molk, Steve (2 February 2023). "Dr. Chris Brown finds a new home at Seven". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ Bond, Nick (2 February 2023). "Dr Chris Brown to leave Ten for rival network Seven". News.com.au. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ Knox, David (26 June 2023). "Seven confirms two series for Chris Brown". TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ Molk, Steve (26 June 2023). "First gigs confirmed for DR CHRIS BROWN on Seven". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ "Daryl Somers announces new host of Dancing with the Stars". 7NEWS. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Dr Chris Brown's surprising new gig confirmed after Ten exit". Yahoo Life. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ Knox, David (13 November 2024). "Upfronts: 2025 Seven Network". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ Allan, Courtney. "The one thing you didn't know about Dr Chris Brown | OverSixty". oversixty.com.au. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ Brown, Drool by Dr Chris. "Drool by Dr. Chris Brown". Drool by Dr. Chris Brown. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ Rocca, Jane (2021). "Personal Space: At home with veterinarian and television presenter Dr Chris Brown". Archived from the original on 19 December 2020.
- ^ Kelly, Vivienne (15 August 2022). "Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown Join Cast of 'DC League of Super-Pets'". Variety Australia. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
External links
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- Drool — official website
- Dr Chris Brown – "Today" – Channel Nine
- Chris Brown biography Archived 9 November 2016 at the Wayback Machine