Andre Braugher facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Andre Braugher
Braugher in July 2019
Born	Andre Keith Braugher (1962-07-01)July 1, 1962 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	December 11, 2023(2023-12-11) (aged 61)
Education	Stanford University (BA) Juilliard School (GrDip)
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1989–2023
Spouse(s)	Ami Brabson ​ (m. 1991)​
Children	3

Andre Keith Braugher (born July 1, 1962 – died December 11, 2023) was an American actor. He was well-known for his roles as Detective Frank Pembleton in the police drama series Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999) and Captain Raymond Holt in the police comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021).

Andre Braugher won two Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on television. He was nominated for these awards eleven times. He also received two Golden Globe Award nominations. He appeared in many movies like Glory (1989), Primal Fear (1996), and Salt (2010). He also acted in TV shows such as Thief, The Good Fight, and New Girl.

Braugher passed away on December 11, 2023, at the age of 61. He had been dealing with a short illness.

Early Life and Education

Andre Braugher was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 1, 1962. He was the youngest of four children. His mother, Sally, worked for the postal service, and his father, Floyd, operated heavy equipment. He grew up in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.

For high school, he attended St. Ignatius College Prep. He then earned a scholarship to Stanford University. In 1984, he graduated from Stanford with a degree in theatre. After that, he studied at the Juilliard School's Drama Division, finishing in 1988.

Acting Career Highlights

Braugher in 1996

Andre Braugher's first movie role was in the 1989 film Glory. He played Thomas Searles, an educated Black man from the North. This character joined the first Black regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

He also played Kojak's assistant in some TV movies in the late 1980s. Later, he became well-known for his role as Detective Frank Pembleton in the TV series Homicide: Life on the Street. His character was a smart and determined police detective. Braugher won awards for his acting in this show in 1997 and 1998. He won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1998 for Homicide.

In 1997, People magazine named him one of the "50 Most Beautiful People in the World."

Stage and Voice Acting

Andre Braugher also performed in plays. He played the main character in Henry V in 1996 as part of the Shakespeare in the Park series. He won an Obie Award for this role.

He also lent his voice to animated characters. For example, he voiced the villain Darkseid in the animated movie Superman/Batman: Apocalypse. He also narrated several documentaries for PBS, including Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet and The Murder of Emmett Till.

Later Television Success

Braugher in May 2011

In 2006, Braugher starred as Nick Atwater in the mini-series Thief. He won another Emmy Award for this performance. He also appeared in the TV series House, M.D. as Dr. Darryl Nolan, a psychiatrist.

From 2013 to 2021, he starred in the popular comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He played Captain Raymond Holt, the serious and funny police captain. For this role, he was nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

Personal Life

In 1991, Andre Braugher married actress Ami Brabson. She also acted with him in Homicide: Life on the Street. They had three sons named Michael, Isaiah, and John Wesley. The family lived in New Jersey.

Passing Away

Andre Braugher passed away on December 11, 2023, when he was 61 years old. His death followed a brief illness. After he died, many actors he had worked with shared how much they appreciated his kindness and amazing talent.

Film and TV Roles

Andre Braugher had many roles in both movies and television shows throughout his career.

Film

Television

Theatre Performances

Awards and Nominations

Andre Braugher won many awards and was nominated for others throughout his career.

Images for kids

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  Braugher in July 2019

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  Braugher in 1996

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  Braugher in May 2011

See also

In Spanish: Andre Braugher para niños