All About Andre Braugher An Iconic Legacy in Film and Television

Andre Braugher died on Monday, December 11, after a brief illness, his publicist confirmed. Andre Braugher, the star of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Homicide: Life on the Street, has died at age 61 following a brief illness.

From a career total of eleven nominations, he received two Emmy Awards for his work in Thief and Homicide.

The Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor Terry Crews, who portrayed Terry Jeffords, praised Braugher’s “irreplaceable talent.” 

Some of Andre Braugher’s best moments on ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ have been put together to honor him after his tragic passing. pic.twitter.com/xzbmTs0zAr

On July 1, 1962, Andre Braugher was born in Chicago. Based on the available data, he completed his high school education at St. Ignatius College Prep. 

After receiving a scholarship, he attended Stanford University and graduated in 1984 with a BA in theater. He later enrolled in the renowned Julliard School’s Drama Division, where he eventually earned his degree in 1988. 

From 2013 until 2021, Mr. Braugher’s most well-known role was that of Captain Raymond Holt in the police procedural comedy series “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” 

His role as Detective Frank Pembleton on the NBC series “Homicide: Life on the Street” also made him well-known. Mr. Braugher’s portrayal of Detective Frank Pembleton on “Homicide: Life on Street” earned him an Emmy in 1998. 

For his role as heist crew leader Nick Atwater in the FX miniseries “Thief,” he was awarded a second Emmy in 2006. Glory, from 1989, starred Mr. Braugher opposite Denzel Washington and Matthew Broderick in his feature debut. 

Thomas Searles, a free black man who enlisted in the first black regiment, was portrayed by him. 

City of Angels, Frequency, Poseidon, Primal Fear, Duets, The Mist, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Salt, and The Gambler are just a few of the feature films in which he starred.

In Memoriam

In addition to his mother Sally and brother Charles, Andre Braugher is survived by his wife Ami Brabson, who co-starred in “Homicide: Life on the Street,” and their three children, Michael, Isaiah, and John Wesley.

Other movies in which the actor has appeared include Primal Fear, in which he starred opposite Richard Gere; Salt; City of Angels; and Salt, in which he co-starred with Angelina Jolie.

But many will remember him best for his role as Captain Ray Holt in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, which saw Braugher co-star with Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Joe Lo Truglio, and Melissa Fumero, playing New York police officers in Brooklyn’s fictional 99th Precinct.

David Simon, whose non-fiction book Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets inspired the show Homicide: Life on the Street, said Braugher’s death was “too damn soon.”

“I have collaborated with many amazing actors. Simon, who also founded The Wire, stated on X, “I will never work with one better.”

Actor Marc Evan Jackson, who portrayed Braugher’s spouse in the television series Brooklyn Nine-Nine, posted a photo of the two holding hands on the set while donning their wedding bands.

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