Ami Brabson is the wife of the late actor Andre Braugher. Braugher recently died on December 11, 2023.
American actor Andre Braugher was best known for his roles in TV shows like "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and "Homicide: Life on The Street." He made his breakthrough in the movie "Glory" in 1989, where he co-starred with Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington.
Despite his success, Braugher faced challenges finding roles in Hollywood, where opportunities for African-American actors were scarce. However, he became well-known by playing Detective Frank Pembleton in the TV series “Homicide: Life on the Street” for seven seasons. In 1998, he earned his first Emmy Award for an outstanding performance in the series.
In 2006, he earned the second Emmy for the FX limited series called “Thief.” Altogether, he got 11 Emmy nominations. He took a new challenge in his career by moving into comedy as Capt. Ray Holt in “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” a show that ran from 2013 to 2021. Despite his background in serious dramas, Braugher embraced the change, finding it an opportunity to explore a different side of his acting abilities. He expressed his appreciation for the chance to think differently and be more flexible as an actor. Throughout the show's run, he received four Emmy nominations.
Who is Ami Brabson?
Before Andre Braugher passed away, he was married to Ami Brabson, who is a famous actress, producer, and musician. Brabson has appeared on shows like Law & Order: SVU, All My Children, and The Jury. She has a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree from NYU/Tisch Graduate School of Acting. The couple first met while working together on Homicide: Life on the Street and they got married in 1991.
Both Braugher and Ami shared a deep passion for the arts, and she supported him throughout his successful career. In a 2020 interview with Variety, Braugher spoke highly of their relationship, mentioning that they had similar backgrounds, values, and a strong connection. He said she understood him like the back of her hand, and he appreciated her.
Does Andre Braugher and Ami Brabson share any kids?
Andre Braugher and Ami Brabson have three sons together, named Michael, Isaiah, and John. Michael is their oldest son. He took the same path as his parents and went to Juilliard to become an actor. In 2021, he made his Broadway debut in To Kill a Mockingbird. He also appeared in a couple of episodes in Gilded Age season 2.
Isaiah is their middle son. He has decided to remain out of publicity and does not appear to have joined acting. John Wesley, the youngest son, was born in 2003. Just like his brother, Isaiah, John also likes to keep his life to himself.
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