Basil W. Brown (March 20, 1927 – October 30, 1997) was an American politician and lawyer.

Brown graduated from Battle Creek Central High School.

He served in the United States Navy during World War II.

The Michigan Supreme Court later reversed the drug-related conviction due to entrapment concerns and the charges were later dropped.

[2][3] Brown died as a result of a fire at his home in Highland Park, Michigan and was treated for cancer.