Randy Brooks (actor) facts for kids

Randy Brooks is an American actor who has appeared in many movies and television shows. He is well-known for his role as Detective Holdaway in the 1992 movie Reservoir Dogs. He also starred in the 1988 drama film Colors.

Besides movies, Randy Brooks has been a familiar face on television. He appeared in several popular soap operas. These include Generations as Eric Royal in 1990. He also played Nathan Hastings on The Young and the Restless from 1992 to 1995. Later, he was Marshall Lincoln Kramer on Another World from 1994 to 1995. In 1996, he played Hayes Grady on All My Children.

Randy Brooks also starred in a few TV series that ran for a short time. These include Brothers and Sisters in 1979. He was also in The Renegades in 1983. Another show he appeared in was Emerald Point N.A.S., also in 1983.

Guest Appearances on TV Shows

Randy Brooks has made many guest appearances on various television shows. He appeared on One Day at a Time and The Fall Guy. Other shows include In the Heat of the Night and The White Shadow. He also had roles in Hill Street Blues and The Jeffersons.

He was also seen on Hunter and 21 Jump Street. Later, he appeared in Murder, She Wrote, Family Law, and Judging Amy. He had a special role as White House reporter Arthur Leeds on the popular show The West Wing.

Randy Brooks' Movie Roles

Randy Brooks has acted in many films throughout his career. Here are some of his notable movie appearances:

• Halls of Anger (1970) – He played a character named Sabin.
• The Monkey Hustle (1976) – He was in the role of Win.
• Underground Aces (1981) – He played Ollie in this film.
• Senior Trip (1981, TV Movie) – He appeared as David in this TV movie.
• 8 Million Ways to Die (1986) – He played the character Chance.
• Assassination (1987) – He was Tyler Loudermilk.
• Colors (1988) – He played Ron Delaney in this well-known movie.
• Black Snow (1990) – He was known as The Afrikan in this film.
• Daughter of the Streets (1990, TV Movie) – He played Byron in this TV movie.
• Defenseless (1991) – He was Monroe in this film.
• Reservoir Dogs (1992) – He played Detective Holdaway, a memorable role.
• Miracle in the Woods (1997, TV Movie) – He was Henry Cooper Sr.
• Rocket's Red Glare (2000, TV Movie) – He played Owen in this TV movie.
• Redemption (2002) – He played Phillips.
• Don't Touch if You Ain't Prayed (2005) – He was Jordan Bryant.
• VooDoo Curse: The Giddeh (2006) – He played Professor Harris.