Yes, Andre Braugher won two Emmy Awards, one in 1998 for his work in Homicide: Life on the Street and the other in 2006 for mini-series Thief.
Andre Braugher, an American actor born on July 1, 1962, has left an indelible mark through various iconic roles. His portrayal of Thomas Searles in the film Glory, the intense detective Frank Pembleton in Homicide: Life on the Street spanning from 1993 to 1998 (reprised in a 2000 TV movie), and his compelling performance as Owen Thoreau Jr. in the TNT series Men of a Certain Age have notably defined his career.
Who is Andre Braugher?
The talented and famous actor Andre Braugher moved seamlessly across the TV, film, and theatre. Famously, he starred alongside Andy Samberg on one of the most prominent comedy shows, Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He won two Critics’ Choice Awards as the Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and was nominated for an Emmy three times for playing Captain Ray Holt.
Braugher’s first Emmy came in 1998 for playing the lead role of Frank Pembleton in the series Homicide: Life on the Street. The series brought him a lot of recognition among the industry and among the viewers. He has also starred in a TNT series called Men of a Certain Age, which brought him Emmy Awards nominations in 2010 and 2011.
Braugher’s brilliant work extends beyond television, as he has starred in many popular Hollywood movies. Some of his prominent films include Baytown Outlaws (2012), Salt (2010), co-starring Angelina Jolie, Passengers (2008) alongside Anne Hathaway, and The Mist (2007), which was directed by Frank Darabont and adapted from a novel by Stephen King. He also appeared alongside Benjamin Bratt and Eric McCormack in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), and a sci-fi mini-series, The Andromeda Strain (2008).
He won his second Emmy Award in 2006 for his role in the mini-series Thief and received a Golden Globe Award nomination for that as well. Braugher also played the lead in the TNT original mini-series Salems Lot, based on Stephen King’s best-seller novel of the same name.
What happened to Andre Braugher?
Andre Braugher, celebrated for his roles as Captain Raymond Holt in the beloved comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine, passed away at the age of 61. His publicist confirmed the actor's death on Monday, December 11, stating that he succumbed after a brief illness.
Braugher is survived by his wife, actor Ami Brabson, known for her role in Homicide, along with their three sons: Michael, Isaiah, and John Wesley. Additionally, he is survived by his brother, Charles, and mother, Sally.
What roles did Andre Braugher win Emmy Awards for?
Andre Braugher was nominated 11 times for Emmy Awards and out of those 11 nominations, he has won two times.
Braugher won the first Emmy Award in 1998 in the category Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Frank Pembleton in the series Homicide: Life on the Street. His second Emmy victory came in 2006 in the category of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie in the miniseries Thief.
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A. Andre Braugher is known for his portrayals of stoic cops in the TV series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and "Homicide: Life on the Street.
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