Edward Allen Brown, popularly known as Big Ed, was born on April 28, 1965, and is an American reality T.V. star. He is most famous for his work on the show, “90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days.” His first appearance was in 2020 and fans quickly took to his entertaining and sometimes untruthful personality. His popularity grew and he now boasts impressive devotees of over 400,000 Instagram followers and 46,000 YouTube subscribers. Come along as we celebrate Big Ed’s birthday.
Fast Facts
Full Name:
Edward Allen Brown
Nickname:
Big Ed
Birth date:
April 28, 1965
Age:
58
Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
Height:
4' 11"
Relationship Status:
Engaged
Net Worth:
$800 thousand
Background
Big Ed began his journey in life in Richmond, California, United States. While not much is known about his early endeavors, we do know that Big Ed is a huge fan of his mother, Norma. He has been married before, however, the relationship did not last very long. Big Ed and his previous wife, Sandra Heckman, divorced in 1992. They both share a 29-year-old daughter, Tiffany Brown. He graduated from the New School of Architecture and Design, in San Diego, California, and is a professional photographer.
Big Ed shot to fame when he was cast in the fourth season of the reality T.V. show “90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days,” a spin-off of TLC’s original “90 Day Fiancé,” in 2020. On the show, he gained major popularity, both for his entertaining personality and his sly and deceitful ways with his then-girlfriend, Rose Vega, who was 31 years younger than him. After many ups and downs, the couple called it quits and went their separate ways.
In 2021, Big Ed starred in another spin-off, this time it was the show “90 Day: The Single Life.” On the show, he met his current girlfriend, Liz Woods, however, their relationship started off rocky with a breakup in season one. Season two of “Single Life” saw them rekindle their romance, and in November 2021, Big Ed announced that he had proposed to Woods and she said yes. Big Ed continues to shine in the spotlight and we are sure his future endeavors will be nothing short of spectacular.
Career timeline
He is cast in the reality television show, “90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days.”
Big Ed releases a merchandise line called Big Ed Wear.
Big Ed stars in the spin-off reality show, “90 Day: The Single Life.”
Big Ed starts gaining thousands of views on his video content.
Why We Love Big Ed
He loves dogs
Big Ed loved his dog Teddy, until Teddy’s passing. He would take selfies and cuddle with Teddy at every opportunity.
He loves his mother
He is a doting son and loves to hang out with his mother. They often have dinner together and watch the reality series he stars in.
He practices self-love
After being bullied in school for his rare disorder, Big Ed was down and out of sorts. However, he now claims to have “learned to love himself.”
5 Surprising Facts
He has a rare congenital disorder
Big Ed suffers from Klippel Feil syndrome, which affects bone development in the spine.
He asked Woods out at a restaurant
While in San Diego at his favorite restaurant, Big Ed asked out his now fiancé, Woods, who was his waitress.
Big Ed’s age gap
Big Ed and his fiancé are 27 years apart in age.
He uses mayo in his hair
He uses mayonnaise to keep his hair shiny.
He is a gym fanatic
Big Ed can be found in the gym most days and loves to keep fit.
Big Ed FAQs
Are Big Ed and Liz Woods still together?
Yes. In 2021, they announced they were engaged.
How is Big Ed so rich?
He works two jobs, most notably as a photographer, and stars in a reality T.V. series.
How much does Big Ed make on “90 Day Fiancé?”
Big Ed makes around $1,000 to $1,500 per episode.
Big Ed’s birthday dates
Year | Date | Day |
---|---|---|
2024 | April 28 | Sunday |
2025 | April 28 | Monday |
2026 | April 28 | Tuesday |
2027 | April 28 | Wednesday |
2028 | April 28 | Friday |