Brent Briscoe facts for kids
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Brent Briscoe
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| Born | May 21, 1961 Moberly, Missouri, U.S.
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| Died | October 18, 2017 (aged 56) Burbank, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor, writer |
| Years active | 1991–2017 |
Brent Briscoe (born May 21, 1961 – died October 18, 2017) was an American actor and writer. He was well-known for playing the character JJ on the TV show Parks and Recreation from 2011 to 2015.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Brent Briscoe was born in Moberly, Missouri. After finishing his studies at the University of Missouri, he started his career performing in plays at the theater.
Acting and Writing Career
Brent soon moved from theater to working on movies. He became a screenwriter, which means he wrote scripts for films. He also continued acting in movies. He decided to live in Los Angeles permanently after working with the famous actor and director Billy Bob Thornton on the movie Sling Blade. Brent also often worked with his college roommate, Mark Fauser, on different projects.
His Passing
In October 2017, Brent Briscoe was taken to the hospital after he had a fall. This accident led to some serious health problems, including internal bleeding and issues with his heart. He passed away on October 18, 2017, when he was 56 years old.
Movies and TV Shows as an Actor
Brent Briscoe appeared in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993 | Ghost Brigade | Raider #2 | |
| 1996 | Sling Blade | 'Scooter' Hodges | |
| 1997 | U Turn | Boyd | |
| 1998 | Another Day in Paradise | Clem | |
| Break Up | County Sheriff #2 | ||
| A Simple Plan | Lou Chambers | ||
| 1999 | The Minus Man | Chief of Police | |
| The Thirteenth Year | John 'Big John' Wheatley | Television film | |
| Crazy in Alabama | Jury Foreman, Voice of Chester Vinson | ||
| The Green Mile | Bill Dodge | ||
| Man on the Moon | Heavyset Technician | ||
| 2000 | Beautiful | Lurdy | |
| 2001 | Double Take | Junior Barnes | |
| Madison | Tony Steinhardt | ||
| Driven | 'Crusher' | ||
| Say It Isn't So | Detective Vic Vetter | ||
| Mulholland Drive | Detective Neal Domgaard | ||
| The Majestic | Sheriff Cecil Coleman | ||
| 2002 | It's All About You | Bathroom Patron | |
| Waking up in Reno | Russell Whitehead | ||
| Journey of Redemption | Badge | ||
| 2003 | The Big Empty | Dan | |
| 2004 | Spider-Man 2 | Garbageman | |
| 2005 | Twitches | Painter | TV movie |
| House | The Farmer | Episode: "Three Stories" | |
| 2006 | Bon Cop, Bad Cop | Judd | |
| Bachelor Party Vegas | Mel 'Big Gut Mel' | Video | |
| 2007 | The Messengers | Plume | |
| In the Valley of Elah | Detective Hodge | ||
| Mr. Woodcock | Barber #2 | ||
| Home of the Giants | Prock | ||
| Randy and the Mob | Griff Postell | ||
| National Treasure: Book of Secrets | Michael O'Laughlen | ||
| 2008 | Crazy | Doug Johnson | |
| Black Crescent Moon | Earl | ||
| Yes Man | Homeless Guy | ||
| 2009 | The Smell of Success | Shotgun Farmer | |
| The Grind | Brent B. | ||
| Extract | Phil | ||
| 2010 | The Killer Inside Me | Bum / The Stranger / Visitor | |
| Bloodworth | Coble | ||
| Dirty Girl | Officer Perry | ||
| 2011–2015 | Parks and Recreation | JJ | Recurring role |
| 2012 | Jayne Mansfield's Car | Bobby | |
| The Dark Knight Rises | Veteran Cop | ||
| Born Wild | Kyle Rich | ||
| Ambush at Dark Canyon | Morgan Heinz | ||
| 2013 | Beneath | Mundy | |
| 2013-2014 | Hell on Wheels | Jimmy 'Two Squaws' | Guest role |
| 2014 | Zombeavers | Winston Gregorson | |
| Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who Is John Galt? | Dispatcher | ||
| Hello, My Name Is Frank | Puggis Tripp | ||
| 2015 | Justified | Luther Kent | Episode: "Noblesse Oblige" |
| 2016 | Term Life | Officer Murphy | |
| 2017 | Twin Peaks | Detective Dave Macklay | Recurring role |
| 2017 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Matthew Langdon | Last role Episode: "Crime & Punishment" |
Works as a Writer
Brent Briscoe also helped write for these projects:
- Evening Shade (2 episodes, 1994)
- The Right to Remain Silent (1996) (teleplay)
- Waking Up in Reno (2002)
