Tuesday (12) ended sadly for Brooklyn NineNine fans. Actor Andre Braugher, who played Captain Holt, has died at the age of 61. The information was published on international websites such as the Hollywood Reporter after confirmation by a representative of the star.
According to the information, the actor died of an as yet unspecified illness. The death is said to have occurred on Monday (11) and no further details have been released on the matter.
The news surprised Brooklyn NineNine fans on social media. The actor is one of the protagonists of the comedy, very popular in Brazil, which can be viewed streaming on Netflix.
Awardwinning career
In addition to his prominent role in the comedy series, Andre Braugher also appeared in other renowned Hollywood productions. During his career, the star won the Emmy Award twice and received eleven nominations.
The actor won the Emmy twice and received several nominations.
In addition to his role as Captain Holt in “Brooklyn NineNine,” the actor also played the role of detective Frank Pembleton in “Homicide,” a series that aired in the '90s. The actor also starred in the series “Men of a Specific Age,” which aired on TNT between 2009 and 2011.
The actor, born in 1962, has been appearing in films and series since the 90s and has had roles in productions such as Time for Glory (1989), City of Angels (1998) and Fantastic Quartet and the Silver Surfer (2007).
In addition to “Brooklyn NineNine”, Andre Braugher has also appeared in series such as “Bojack Horseman”, “New Girl” and “The Residence” in recent years, which will appear in the future.