Back to peopleEarl Jolly BrownKnown forActingBornOctober 18, 1939DiedAugust 26, 2006Place of birthHouston, Texas, USABiographyLife and careerEdwin Earl "Jolly" Brown (October 18, 1939 – August 26, 2006) was an American actor best known for his role as Mr. Big's henchman Whisper in the 1973 James Bond film Live and Let Die.Filmography2 filmsAll2Acting2Beverly Hills Cop1984as Bar Patron (uncredited)Live and Let Die1973as Whisper