Julie Deborah Brown is the founder of the non-profit organization 'Room to Grow'. However, she is still popular as the wife of documentary filmmaker Ken Burns.

Julie Deborah Brown with her husband Ken Burns
Caption: Julie Deborah Brown with her husband Ken Burns (Photo: Getty Images)


Julie Deborah Brown Parents

In New York City, USA, Julie Deborah Brown was born in the year 1966. She is the daughter of parents Richard Brown (father) and mother Leslie Mundjer. When Julie was a child, her parents got divorced. Then her mom Leslie got married to Ellen Brown (step-father). 

Julie is of white ethnicity who has American nationality. Julie joined the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor after completing her education from high school. Then she enrolled at New York University and earned a Master's degree in social work.


What is Julie Deborah Brown Net Worth?

Julie Deborah Brown has a net worth of around $1 Million as per reports. The head of a leading non-profit organization earns as much as $1 million to $4 million per year according to Forbes reports. However, details of her annual salary were not revealed to the public. 

Julie Deborah Brown's husband Burns inside the minibus along with his friends
Caption: Julie Deborah Brown's husband Burns inside the minibus along with his friends (Photo: citigist)


On the other hand, her husband Ken Burns has a net worth of around $1.5 million. He has been working as a director and producer which is his prime source of earnings. Julie along with her husband lives a comfortable life.


Is Julie Deborah Brown Still Married to Ken Burns?

Yes, Julie Deborah Brown is still happily married to Ken Burns. Her husband Ken is an American American filmmaker. Julie became 2nd wife of Ken. Well, details of when and how their relationship started to remain a mystery still. Julie tied the wedding knot to her husband Burns on October 18, 2003. Their beautiful and lavish wedding was held at Walpole's home.

Caption: Julie Deborah Brown with her husband Ken Burns (Photo: Getty Images)


Julie is the mother of two kids (both daughters). Olivia Burns and Willa Burns are the names of her children. She along with her husband Ken resides happily in Walpole. Brown's husband Ken was married to Amy Stechler. His first wife Amy is also a film producer. Also, the former married couple has two children; they are Sarah Burns, & Lily Burns. Before divorced in 1993, they had lived as spouses for around 11 years.


About Julie Deborah Brown Husband Burns

As we already mentioned Julie Deborah Brown's husband Burns is an American filmmaker, born on July 29, 1953. His full name is Kenneth Lauren Burns. He is the son of parents Robert Kyle Burns, & Lyla Smith Tupper. He has a younger sibling brother Ric Burns. Ken graduated from Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor in the year 1971. He studied at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Picture of Julie Deborah Brown's spouse Ken Burns
Caption: Picture of Julie Deborah Brown's spouse Ken Burns (Photo: The Guardian)


Burns is well-known for his style of using archival footage and photographs in documentary films. Following are the widely known documentary series of Ken; The Civil War in 1990, Baseball in 1994, Jazz in 2001, The War in 2007, The National Parks: America's Best Idea in 2009, Prohibition in 2011, The Roosevelts in 2014, The Vietnam War in 2017, and Country Music in 2019. Also, he worked as the executive producer of both The West in 1996, and Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies in 2015. His documentaries have earned 2 Academy Award nominations (for 1981's Brooklyn Bridge and 1985's The Statue of Liberty).  Also, he won several Emmy Awards, among other honors.


Julie Deborah Brown Height

Julie Deborah Brown stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches tall. While her husband Burns has a height of 5 feet 9 inches tall. Therefore, she is shorter than her spouse in height. Her body weighs around 67kg or 147 pounds. Julie has dark brown hair with brown eyes. 


Julie Deborah Brown Career

Julie created her own non-profit organization called “Room To Grow” after completing her master’s degree. Providing care to children whose parents are separated is the organization's aim. Children who have been abandoned and orphaned as well as those who have been in distress are also cared for by the organization. Shelter, food and nutrition, and emergency assistance are among the services they have provided over the years. 

Picture of Julie Deborah Brown
Caption: Picture of Julie Deborah Brown (Photo: Getty Images)


As well as spending resources to ensure the safety of children, they offer programs to ensure their education is proper. They work hard to ensure that the children have a brighter future. Aside from housing 600 children every year, the organization also provides essential goods to their parents and gives them a chance to escape poverty. Moreover, if the parents are present in the child's life, they provide coaching and support. Partners include The Beker Foundation, The Acorn Foundation for the Arts & Sciences, and Bank of America.