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BIO

Andre Keith Braugher was an American actor known for his roles as Detective Frank Pembleton in the NBC police drama series Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999) and Captain Raymond Holt in the Fox/NBC police comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021). He won two Primetime Emmy Awards and was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards.



Braugher started his acting career as part of The Public Theatre's Shakespeare in the Park, appearing in Much Ado About Nothing (1988), Coriolanus (1989), Twelfth Night (1996), Hamlet (2008), and As You Like It (2012). He transitioned his career into television, gaining roles in Kojak (1989–1990), The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson (1990), and The Tuskegee Airmen (1995), followed by leading roles in the ABC medical series Gideon's Crossing (2000–2001), the CBS crime series Hack (2002–2004), the FX crime mini-series Thief (2006), and the TNT comedy series Men of a Certain Age (2009–2011).

Braugher's film roles include Glory (1989), Primal Fear (1996), City of Angels (1998), Frequency (2000), Duets (2000), Poseidon (2006), The Mist (2007), Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), Salt (2010), The Gambler (2014), and She Said (2022). He also had supporting roles in series such as The Good Fight, House, New Girl, and BoJack Horseman.

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STAGE CREDITS

Birthday Candles Birthday Candles
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Original Broadway Production, 2022
Matt
The Whipping Man The Whipping Man
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2011
Simon
Hamlet
[Off-Broadway]
2008
King Claudius
Henry V
[Off-Broadway]
1996
King Henry V
The Tragedy of Richard II
[Off-Broadway]
1994
Bolingbroke
Measure for Measure
[Off-Broadway]
1993
Angelo
Twelfth Night or What You Will
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Antonia
Coriolanus
[Off-Broadway]
1988
Junius Brutus
King John
[Off-Broadway]
1988
Herald/Messenger
Much Ado About Nothing
[Off-Broadway]
1988
Ensemble

Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2011 - Performance

Andre Braugher, The Whipping Man

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Lead Actor

André Braugher, The Whipping Man


winner
Obie Awards - 1997 - Performance

Andre Braugher, Henry V

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MEMNON Revealed As The Classical Theatre Of Harlem 2025 Uptown Shakespeare In The Par Photo
MEMNON Revealed As The Classical Theatre Of Harlem 2025 Uptown Shakespeare In The Park Production
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025

The Classical Theatre of Harlem has announced that MEMNON will take center stage as the 2025 Uptown Shakespeare in the Park production, bringing a lost epic to New York audiences for the first time.
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Lively McCabe Entertainment Appoints Allison Bressi to President & Producer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

Allison Bressi has been named President of Lively McCabe Entertainment, the global theatrical production and management company behind theatrical titles Clue and Mystic Pizza, among others. LEARN MORE!
The Classical Theatre Of Harlem Unveils 2025 Season Featuring MEMNON NY Premiere & Mo Photo
The Classical Theatre Of Harlem Unveils 2025 Season Featuring MEMNON NY Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

The Classical Theatre of Harlem has revealed its 2025 season. The upcoming season will feature a thrilling array of performances, including the beloved Holiday Concert Series and much more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Classical Theatre of Harlem Unveils Full Cast for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Photo
Classical Theatre of Harlem Unveils Full Cast for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024

The Classical Theatre of Harlem has revealed the full cast for its upcoming production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Carl Cofield. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Classical Theatre of Harlem Unveils Full Cast for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Photo
Classical Theatre of Harlem Unveils Full Cast for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024

The Classical Theatre of Harlem has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Carl Cofield.
The Classical Theatre Of Harlem to Present PERSON PLACE THING With Randy Cohen And Ty Photo
The Classical Theatre Of Harlem to Present PERSON PLACE THING With Randy Cohen And Ty Jones
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024

The Classical Theatre of Harlem will host PERSON PLACE THING featuring Randy Cohen and Ty Jones, exploring personal stories linked to significant places and objects. Learn how to attend!
The Classical Theatre Of Harlem To Receive $1 Million Grant From The Mellon Foundatio Photo
The Classical Theatre Of Harlem To Receive $1 Million Grant From The Mellon Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2024

The Classical Theatre of Harlem receives a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation. Learn more!
The Classical Theatre Of Harlem Announces Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Photo
The Classical Theatre Of Harlem Announces Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2024

The Classical Theatre of Harlem will present A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM featuring comedian Russell Peters for the 2024 Uptown Shakespeare in the Park.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's Annual Fundraiser Set For This Month Photo
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's Annual Fundraiser Set For This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

The Classical Theatre of Harlem has announced their annual benefit event, 'Hold ‘Em In Harlem,' commemorating 100 years of the Harlem Renaissance and 25 years of CTH, as well as its upcoming season in honor of longtime trustee, the late Andre Braugher.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem to Present its Annual Fundraiser: Hold 'em In Harlem Photo
The Classical Theatre of Harlem to Present its Annual Fundraiser: Hold 'em In Harlem
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2024

For the fourth consecutive year, The Classical Theatre of Harlem, in partnership with The Renaissance Hotel Ballroom Harlem, will present their annual benefit event, 'Hold ‘Em In Harlem'.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem Announces New Board of Director Members Photo
The Classical Theatre of Harlem Announces New Board of Director Members
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2024

The Classical Theatre of Harlem will welcome Tony nominee Kara Young, Dr. Karen Jackson Weaver, and Renée Beaumont to its board of directors. Learn more about the new members here!
The Classical Theatre Of Harlem To Receive $75,000 Grant From The National Endowment Photo
The Classical Theatre Of Harlem To Receive $75,000 Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2024

The Classical Theatre of Harlem has announced it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $75,000.00.
Classical Theatre of Harlem Dedicates 2024 Season to Andre Braugher Photo
Classical Theatre of Harlem Dedicates 2024 Season to Andre Braugher
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2024

On Monday, December 18th, 2023 The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH), hosted a night of holiday entertainment hosted by actor Ethan Hawke. The theatre's annual show was dedicated to longtime trustee Andre Braugher who sadly recently passed away. CTH will be dedicating their entire 2024 season to the actor.
Emmy-Winning Actor Andre Braugher Dies At Age 61 Photo
Emmy-Winning Actor Andre Braugher Dies At Age 61
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2023

Emmy Award-winning actor Andre Braugher has passed away at the age of 61. 
Broadway Actress And America's First Black Soap Opera Star Ellen Holly Has Died Photo
Broadway Actress And America's First Black Soap Opera Star Ellen Holly Has Died
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2023

Ellen Holly, the first Black person to have a lead role in daytime television, has passed away at 92. She was a theater actress, starred on Broadway, and was a published author. Her autobiography detailed her career and her historic Black family.
Ray Romano Joins Netflix's NO GOOD DEED Dark Comedy Series Photo
Ray Romano Joins Netflix's NO GOOD DEED Dark Comedy Series
by Michael Major - Dec 7, 2023

Ray Romano (Somewhere in Queens, Get Shorty, Made for Love) joins as “Paul Morgan” – Constantly stressed and flat broke, Paul is a contractor desperate to retire, pay off his debts and escape LA. He thinks selling his beautiful Los Feliz home is the solution to all his and his wife Lydia’s problems, but his past mistakes will continue to haunt him.
THE RESIDENCE Adds Kylie Minogue, Jane Curtin, Eliza Coupe, Chris Grace & More Photo
THE RESIDENCE Adds Kylie Minogue, Jane Curtin, Eliza Coupe, Chris Grace & More
by Michael Major - Apr 14, 2023

Actress Kylie Minogue plays herself, Jane Curtin (The Spy Who Dumped Me, SNL) plays Nan Cox, the First Mother In-Law, James Babson (For the People, Criminal Minds) plays Daryl Armogeda, operations supervisor, Eliza Coupe (Pivoting, Future Man) plays Senator Margery Bay Bix, junior Senator from Colorado, and more.
Multi-Hyphenate Artist Ethan Hawke Joins The Classical Theatre Of Harlem As Trustee Photo
Multi-Hyphenate Artist Ethan Hawke Joins The Classical Theatre Of Harlem As Trustee
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2023

The Classical Theatre of Harlem will welcome Ethan Hawke to its board of directors. Hawke is a four-time Academy Award-nominated actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and best-selling novelist. A Tony Award-nominated stage actor, Hawke starred in the Broadway revival of Sam Shepard's True West; Tom Stoppard's The Coast of Utopia; Macbeth; Henry IV; and The Seagull. He has been nominated for the Drama Desk Award as both actor and director.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem Welcomes Ethan Hawke to Board of Directors Photo
The Classical Theatre of Harlem Welcomes Ethan Hawke to Board of Directors
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023

The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) will welcome Ethan Hawke to its board of directors. Hawke is a four-time Academy Award®-nominated actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and best-selling novelist.
Ethan Hawke Joins The Classical Theatre of Harlem as Trustee Photo
Ethan Hawke Joins The Classical Theatre of Harlem as Trustee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2023

The Classical Theatre of Harlem is welcoming Ethan Hawke to its board of directors.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Andre Braugher been in?

Andre Braugher has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Andre Braugher been in?

Andre Braugher has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Andre Braugher been nominated for?

Performance (Obie Awards) for The Whipping Man, Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for The Whipping Man and Performance (Obie Awards) for Henry V.

What awards has Andre Braugher won?

Andre Braugher has won the following awards: Performance (Obie Awards) for The Whipping Man and Performance (Obie Awards) for Henry V.

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