Andre Braugher (1 Viewer)

[On The Rocks]

Did he blow his talent load in "Homicide Life on the Street"?

His Detective Frank Pembleton was one of the best characters on television.

I haven't seen him do anything close to as good since.

I've seen him in a handful of other short lived roles that are good - but nothing like Homicide.

House MD

Glory

Men of a Certain Age

 

[belljr]

The 99 down?

 

[Rove!]

I thought he was really good in Men of a Certain Age....Never saw Homicide though...

 

[Koya]

Dudes awesome. And yes, 99.

Best gay character. Ever.

 

[Frank Drebin]

He was also excellent in The Tuskegee Airmen as Col. Benjamin Davis.

And another vote for B99. Love that show.

 

[skol asylum]

Last Resort

 

[T Bell]

I thought he was really good in Men of a Certain Age....Never saw Homicide though...

You should catch it. Awesome ensemble cast and great writing. Written by David Simon, same guy who was behind The Wire.

 

[Donny Loved Bowling]

Dudes awesome. And yes, 99.

Best gay character. Ever.

I would argue this point.

Paul Smecker.

 

[TheIronSheik]

What was the FX show he had about being a thief in New Orleans? I thought that had potential but only lasted one season. FWIW, I think he's been pretty amazing in everything he's been in. And the range of those characters is quite huge.

ETA: Just looked it up and the show about him being a thief was called Thief.

 

[On The Rocks]

I guess I should have worded my original post a little better - I think he's a tremendous actor as well - in everything I've seen him in....What I don't understand is why isn't he in more roles where his talent front and center. He's one of those guys that when I see his name in the credits or a preview, I will always give whatever it is a looksee.

I'm disappointed I don't see more of him in better roles.

 

[Fat Nick]

He's awesome, and I think his role on 99 helps show his versatility. I can't speak to why he isn't "front and center" more, but I guess some actors just are better not being the lead, but having important roles.

That said, On The Rocks, your avatar drives me nuts every time I see it...Makes me dizzy, can induce headaches, etc....not because I have a thing for 4 eyed, 2 mouthed Asian girls.

 

[Stoneys]

I get him mixed up with Courtney B Vance.

 

[Rove!]

Last Resort

sucked

 

[Spanky267]

Well, Homicide was probably one of the best shows every on television. He was the best character on that show. Huge fan of his and I'll give anything he is in a view. Awesome in Glory, Tuskegee Airmen. His character was compelling in Last Resort even if the show was weak. The only time I thought his talent was wasted was in the Rise of the Silver Surfer. I think he did that movie for the cash. His character was a joke.

I need to give Homicide another watch. It'll be interesting to see how the show stands up to the test of time.

 

[Jaysus]

Do not interrupt the man mid-soup

 

[T Bell]

Well, Homicide was probably one of the best shows every on television. He was the best character on that show. Huge fan of his and I'll give anything he is in a view. Awesome in Glory, Tuskegee Airmen. His character was compelling in Last Resort even if the show was weak. The only time I thought his talent was wasted was in the Rise of the Silver Surfer. I think he did that movie for the cash. His character was a joke.

I need to give Homicide another watch. It'll be interesting to see how the show stands up to the test of time.

I own the first two seasons on DVD. It's still outstanding. You'd have difficulty coming up with a better ensemble cast than the original Homicide cast, especially when you consider that this predated Belzer and Secor becoming more shticky/cliched in later series.

 

[Charlie Steiner]

So is he the next Frank Drebbin or what?

 

[Frank Drebin]

So is he the next Frank Drebbin or what?

Say what now?

 

[Charlie Steiner]

So is he the next Frank Drebbin or what?

Say what now?

What now.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Dudes awesome. And yes, 99.

Best gay character. Ever.

Watch out, Omar comin' for you!

 

[Kenny Powers]

What was the FX show he had about being a thief in New Orleans? I thought that had potential but only lasted one season. FWIW, I think he's been pretty amazing in everything he's been in. And the range of those characters is quite huge.

ETA: Just looked it up and the show about him being a thief was called Thief.

I was going to mention this. Really liked it, like I do most FX shows, not sure why it or Lights Out or Terriers didnt last more than a season.

 

[Kenny Powers]

I guess I should have worded my original post a little better - I think he's a tremendous actor as well - in everything I've seen him in....What I don't understand is why isn't he in more roles where his talent front and center. He's one of those guys that when I see his name in the credits or a preview, I will always give whatever it is a looksee.

I'm disappointed I don't see more of him in better roles.

I think Don Cheadle stole all his better roles.

 

[On The Rocks]

Well, Homicide was probably one of the best shows every on television. He was the best character on that show. Huge fan of his and I'll give anything he is in a view. Awesome in Glory, Tuskegee Airmen. His character was compelling in Last Resort even if the show was weak. The only time I thought his talent was wasted was in the Rise of the Silver Surfer. I think he did that movie for the cash. His character was a joke.

I need to give Homicide another watch. It'll be interesting to see how the show stands up to the test of time.

It's still outstanding.

Yup.

 

[SacramentoBob]

Love him but it seems like any show he's in only lasts a season.