- Along with Gary Burghoff, G. Wood and Corey Fischer, he is one of only four actors to appear in both the original 'MASH' movie and the subsequent spin-off series (although Brown played Fred Williamson's movie character in the series).
- Philadelphia Eagles All-Time Leader in Kick Returns (169), Kick Return Yards (4,483), Kick Returns for a Touchdown (5), Longest Kickoff Return (105 yards) and All-Purpose Yards (12,046).
- It had previously (and erroneously) been stated that he was let go from M*A*S*H (1972) after the producers discovered there were no black surgeons in the Korean War. This is false, because the character of Spearchucker Jones was based off a black surgeon Richard Hooker had served with. Brown left M*A*S*H (1972) on his own accord to pursue other projects.
- Tim Brown's last NFL game was Super Bowl III when the New York Jets beat the Baltimore Colts 16-7. His team-mate was Johnny Unitas who also was in the movie MASH.
- Prior to acting career, was a running back in the National Football League. Played for the Green Bay Packers (1 game, 1959), Philadelphia Eagles (1960-1967), and Baltimore Colts (1968).
- He played for the victorious Philadelphia Eagles in the 1960 NFL championship game, and scored the final touchdown of the 1968 NFL championship game as the Baltimore Colts beat the Cleveland Browns 34-0.
- Survived by his son, Sean, two grandchildren, and a sister.
- Worked as a juvenile probation officer for over 15 years.
- Shared a birthday with Gary Burghoff, with whom he co-starred both on M*A*S*H (1972) and in M*A*S*H (1970).
- Currently living in Palm Springs, California [December 2019].
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