Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in 'Homicide' and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' dies at 61

3 years ago by MicroWave to c/news

The Emmy-winning actor was best known for his roles on the series “Homicide: Life on The Street” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine."

Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor who would master gritty drama for seven seasons on “Homicide: Life on The Street” and modern comedy for eight on “Brooklyn 99,” died Monday at 61.

Braugher died after a brief illness, his publicist Jennifer Allen told The Associated Press. No further details were given.

The Chicago-born actor would establish himself in the role of Det. Frank Pembleton, the lead role on “Homicide: Life on the Street,” a dark police drama based on a book by David Simon, who would go on to create “The Wire.” The show, which focused on the homicide unit of the Baltimore Police Department, ran for seven seasons on NBC, and would win critical acclaim with Braugher as its dramatic center and breakout star.

He would win his first career Emmy for the role, taking the trophy for lead actor in a drama series in 1998.

Pistcow 89 points 3 years ago

"You know me. I see a pair of thick, weighty breasts, and all logic flies out the window."

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Sowhatever 46 points 3 years ago

"There's nothing more intoxicating than the clear absence of a penis."

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Bonesince1997 19 points 3 years ago

Lol. Those over the top lines used while he was undercover trying to pretend to be heterosexual were always hilarious.

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chronicledmonocle 86 points 3 years ago

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FullFridge 81 points 3 years ago

Just started showing Brooklyn 99 to my girlfriend. We're only on season 2 now but she loves it and always cracks up at his delivery. He played Raymond Holt perfectly and made him one of my favorite characters on the show.

61 is too young. RIP

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Colorcodedresistor 63 points 3 years ago

This is ingrained with my DNA base coding.

"Why is no one having a good time? I specifically requested it. Gina, why aren't you dancing?"

God speed and fair weather on your unearthly travels, you will be missed.

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Custoslibera 57 points 3 years ago

I hope he is looking down on Wuntch from heaven.

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potterpockets 14 points 3 years ago

He’s playing Cwazy Cupcakes with God now.

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Ultragramps 13 points 3 years ago

He can also keep company with two Corgis that played Cheddar.

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Pratai 4 points 3 years ago
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themadcodger 30 points 3 years ago

"Don't worry, I am good at emotion."

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Gamers_Mate 17 points 3 years ago

Andre will always be an amazing Human/Genius. Rest in Peace.

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Yorick 15 points 3 years ago

Painnnnn!

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Orbituary 7 points 3 years ago

Nine nine. 😢

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xc2215x 7 points 3 years ago

Sad Andre died. Loved the show.

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Stalinwolf 1 point 3 years ago
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