Key takeaways:
- Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor, has died at the age of 63.
- He was best known for his roles in “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Men of a Certain Age” and “Homicide: Life on the Street.”
- Braugher’s career spanned over three decades and included roles in films such as “Glory” and “City of Angels.”
Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher has died at the age of 63 following a brief illness, his representative Jennifer Allen confirmed on Monday.
Braugher was best known for his roles in numerous television series including “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Men of a Certain Age” and “Homicide: Life on the Street.” He was nominated for 11 Emmy Awards and won twice, including for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie in 2006 for his role as Nick Atwater in the FX Network production “Thief.”
Braugher’s most iconic roles were as police officers. He achieved widespread recognition in 1993 for his role as Detective Frank Pembleton on the 1990s series “Homicide: Life on the Street.” He left the show after the 1998 season, but returned in 2000 for the made-for-TV movie “Homicide: The Movie.”
Braugher came to be known to a new generation of TV viewers in 2013 as a deadpan police captain on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” His Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series award came in 1998 for his role in the show.
Braugher’s career spanned over three decades and included roles in films such as “Glory” and “City of Angels.” He was known for his versatility and his ability to bring depth to his characters. He will be remembered as a beloved actor and a great talent.
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