Brooklyn’s 99th Police District has just lost one of its eminent members. Captain Holt is no more. The actor Andre Braugher, his interpreter, died this Monday at the age of 61 following a devastating illness. His agent, Jennifer Allen, revealed the information to Associated Press.
Originally from Chicago, he mainly owed his fame in France to his performance in the series Brooklyn Nine-Nine, in the role of Captain Raymond Holt. The series was produced by FOX for six seasons, from 2013 to 2018, with NBC having acquired the rights for the last three. “In addition to his prowess as a dramatic actor, his comedic talents were also on full display as the determined and passionate Captain Holt […]. We will miss him greatly,” NBC announced on social media.
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Andre Braugher was the actor that others in the profession would always aspire to be. In addition to his prowess as a dramatic actor, his comedy chops were also on full display as the determined and passionate Capt. Holt in ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine.’ We will miss him tremendously. pic.twitter.com/doQYmMTYjj
— NBC Entertainment (@nbc) December 13, 2023
In the United States, it had already been revealed in 1989, in the film Glory, with Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington. He then obtained, in the 1990s, recognition of the profession in the series Homicide, already on NBC. He played the role of Inspector Frank Pembleton, in the homicide section of the Baltimore police.
Eleven Emmy nominations
A role which allowed him to win, in 1998, the Emmy Award for best actor in a soap opera or drama series, after a first nomination in 1996. During his career, he obtained no less than eleven Emmy nominations Awards, including four just for his role in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
READ ALSO Strike in Hollywood: Emmy Awards postponed to mid-JanuaryHe had also appeared in other successful series, such as Dr. House or New York special unit. He also distinguished himself on the big screen, in Trap in troubled waters, Fantastic Four and the Silver Surferor, more recently in 2022, in She Said, account of the investigation by two journalists from New York Times in the Weinstein affair. He played the editor-in-chief of the newspaper.
The social networks of Brooklyn Nine-Nine have of course paid tribute to the actor. A photo of Andre Braugher was shared there, with a short message: “Always our captain. We love you Andre.”
“Oh captain, my captain”
Many actors from the series also paid tribute. Terry Crews first, who, in the series, played Agent Jefford. On Instagram, he said “I don’t believe it”. “I am honored to have known you, to have laughed with you, to have worked with you and to have spent eight seasons watching your irreplaceable talent. […] Thank you for your wisdom, your advice, your kindness and your friendship,” he added.
Actor Marc Evan Jackson, who plays her husband in the series, shared a photo on X (ex-Twitter). “Oh captain, my captain,” he captioned it. Melissa Fumero, Amy Santiago on the series, shared a simple photo of Captain Holt’s office, lights off and seat empty. His colleague Chelsea Perretti, who played Gina, the department’s whimsical assistant, remembers a man “so funny”. “I was really hoping and thinking I would see you again.” I am devastated to know that this will not be the case,” she said on Instagram.
” Grateful “
He was married since 1991 to Ami Brabson, his sidekick in the series Homicide, and was the father of three boys: Michael, Isaiah and John Wesley. “So many wonderful stories will be told about Andre, but for now, all my love goes to his wife Ami and his three boys, whom he loved dearly and came home for every weekend from filming of the series,” Joe Lo Truglio, Detective Charles Boyle in the series, confided on Instagram. “He often talked about his sons and knew how lucky he was to have Ami. I am grateful to them for allowing us to share eight years with him,” thanked the actor.
2023-12-13 16:33:18
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