Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles on the series 'Homicide: Life on the Street' and 'Brooklyn 99', died Monday at age 61. Braugher's publicist, Jennifer Allen, confirmed his death to the trade publication Variety
Andre Braugher
- Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor, died at age 61
- He was known for his roles on the series `Homicide: Life on the Street` and `Brooklyn 99`
- He was married for more than 30 years to his `Homicide` co-star Ami Brabson.
Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles on the series 'Homicide: Life on the Street' and 'Brooklyn 99', died Monday at age 61.
Braugher's publicist, Jennifer Allen, confirmed his death to the trade publication Variety.
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About Andre Braugher
The Chicago-born actor had his breakthrough role in 1989's 'Glory', starring alongside Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington, who won an Oscar for the film about an all-Black army regiment during the Civil War. Despite the part, he told The Associated Press in 2019 that he struggled to find work in Hollywood, where roles for African-American actors were "few and far between. Period."
But he would establish himself with the role of Det. Frank Pembleton, which he would play for seven seasons in 'Homicide: Life on the Street,' a gritty police drama on NBC based on a book by David Simon, who would go on to create 'The Wire.'
Years later, he would play a very different kind of cop on a very different kind of show, shifting to comedy as Capt. Ray Holt on the Andy Samberg-starring Fox series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. It would run for eight seasons, from 2013 to 2021. Braugher won two career Emmys out of 11 nominations.
Andre Braugher, Captain Holt of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine', dies at age 61
Andre Braugher was most loved for his role as the strict Captain Raymond Holt on the police procedural comedy show 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'. The show starred Andy Samberg in a pivotal role as 'Detective Jake Peralta. His character's stoic personality and deep sense of right and wrong made him an instant favourite of the show.
Netizens have already flooded 'X' with tributes to the actor:
Always our Captain. We love you, Andre. pic.twitter.com/Mh0p0VlOlJ
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine (@brooklyn99) December 13, 2023
In honor of Andre Braugher, here's one of my favorite scenes from Brooklyn 99 pic.twitter.com/ibbZBWShBy
— Zach (@ZacharyRos3507) December 13, 2023
my andre braugher rest in peace. he did an amazing job playing captain holt on brooklyn 99 always bringing a smile to my face. lots of love to his family and friends pic.twitter.com/6jE60OEjdz
— elly ☆ (@stahrneal) December 13, 2023
Noooooooooooooooo, actually lost for words.
— Ali (@RoyMustang786) December 13, 2023
I can't believe Andre Braugher has passed away - absolutely loved him in Brooklyn 99.
Goodbye captain Holt 🫡♥️ pic.twitter.com/jFMVeit0GI
Andre Braugher was a tremendous actor, who deserved so many accolades.
— Syed (@DrakesWriter1) December 13, 2023
My favourite moment of him in Brooklyn 99
No Captain Holt, everything is not okay...😭 pic.twitter.com/T0OmIRT5Ld
He was married for more than 30 years to his 'Homicide' co-star Ami Brabson. They had three sons. His death was first reported by Deadline.
(With inputs from AP)
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