In a sad turn of events, renowned two-time Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher, celebrated for his roles in the television comedy "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and the 1990s police drama "Homicide: Life on the Street," passed away on Monday after a brief illness. The news was confirmed by his publicist on Tuesday. Braugher was 61 years old.
The accomplished actor starred alongside Andy Samberg in the popular police satire "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" for eight seasons, spanning from 2013 to 2021. In the series, he portrayed the character of Captain Ray Holt, earning him four Emmy nominations and two Critics Choice awards for best supporting actor in a comedy series.
Before his comedic success, Braugher had already established himself as a remarkable dramatic actor with his portrayal of Detective Frank Pembleton in "Homicide: Life on the Street" from 1992 to 1998. This breakout role garnered him his first Emmy in 1998, recognizing him as a lead actor in a drama series.
Braugher's talent extended beyond television, earning him an Emmy for lead actor in a miniseries in 2006 for his role as Nick Atwater in "Thief." Throughout his illustrious career, he accumulated a total of 11 Emmy nominations, according to the Television Academy's website, and boasted an impressive 67 acting credits, as listed on IMDB.com.
In addition to his screen accomplishments, Braugher was a familiar face on the New York Shakespeare Festival stage. Notably, he won an off-Broadway Obie Award in 1997 for his performance in the title role in "Henry V." His stage repertoire also included notable appearances in productions like "Measure for Measure," "Twelfth Night," and "As You Like It."
Andre Braugher's legacy as a versatile and esteemed actor leaves an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. The news of his untimely passing has elicited expressions of grief and remembrance from fans and colleagues alike.
The accomplished actor starred alongside Andy Samberg in the popular police satire "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" for eight seasons, spanning from 2013 to 2021. In the series, he portrayed the character of Captain Ray Holt, earning him four Emmy nominations and two Critics Choice awards for best supporting actor in a comedy series.
Before his comedic success, Braugher had already established himself as a remarkable dramatic actor with his portrayal of Detective Frank Pembleton in "Homicide: Life on the Street" from 1992 to 1998. This breakout role garnered him his first Emmy in 1998, recognizing him as a lead actor in a drama series.
Braugher's talent extended beyond television, earning him an Emmy for lead actor in a miniseries in 2006 for his role as Nick Atwater in "Thief." Throughout his illustrious career, he accumulated a total of 11 Emmy nominations, according to the Television Academy's website, and boasted an impressive 67 acting credits, as listed on IMDB.com.
In addition to his screen accomplishments, Braugher was a familiar face on the New York Shakespeare Festival stage. Notably, he won an off-Broadway Obie Award in 1997 for his performance in the title role in "Henry V." His stage repertoire also included notable appearances in productions like "Measure for Measure," "Twelfth Night," and "As You Like It."
Andre Braugher's legacy as a versatile and esteemed actor leaves an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. The news of his untimely passing has elicited expressions of grief and remembrance from fans and colleagues alike.
