John E. Brown may refer to:
John E. Brown (1879–1957), American evangelist, founder of John Brown University John Ednie Brown (1848–1899), Scottish author on sylviculture and state conservator of forests John Edward Brown (1931–2011), English Anglican bishop John Edward "The Body" Brown (1922–2009), American football center and linebacker John Evans Brown (1827–1895), American-born member of New Zealand parliament