Richard Brooks
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 9, 1962 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Active Years
- 1951–2022 (72 Years)
- Total Credits
- 64 credits in database
Biography
Richard Lee Brooks, also known as Richard L. Brooks, is an American actor, singer, and director born on December 9, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He played the eccentric bounty hunter Jubal Early in the space western Firefly and served as assistant district attorney Paul Robinette in the NBC drama series Law and Order from 1990 to 1993, later appearing as a defense attorney on the same show. In 2013, he began starring as Patrick Patterson in the BET drama series Being Mary Jane. His acting career encompasses numerous credits in television and film, including appearances in productions such as Bosch, Policie Chicago, and Zakladka Willarda Abbotta.
Career overview
Richard Lee Brooks is an American actor, singer, and director who was born on December 9, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio. Throughout his television career, he has appeared in numerous roles, accumulating a significant number of known acting credits.
Among his notable television appearances, Brooks played the eccentric bounty hunter Jubal Early in the space-western series Firefly. He also portrayed assistant district attorney Paul Robinette in the NBC drama series Law and Order from 1990 to 1993, and later returned to the same show to appear as a defense attorney. Additionally, beginning in 2013, he starred as Patrick Patterson in the BET drama series Being Mary Jane.
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Full Filmography
64 titles- Reasonable Doubt (2022) as Eddie Nicholas
- Montross: Blood Rules (2022) as Cordell 'Dell' Montross, Sr.
- Abbott Elementary (2021) as Gerald
- Troubled Waters (2020) as Floyd Cash
- Noah's Arc: The 'Rona Chronicles (2020)
- Anticipation (2020) Director
- Good Trouble (2019) as Joseph
- All Rise (2019) as Jack Healy
- 9-1-1 (2018) as Chief Simpson
- The Rich & The Ruthless (2017) as Augustus Barringer
- Bosch (2015) as Dwight Wise
- The Flash (2014) as Warden Gregory Wolfe
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Lt. Mike Carey
- The Blacklist (2013) as Mitchell Young
- Being Mary Jane (2013) as Patrick Patterson
- Elementary (2012) as Detective Demps
- Person of Interest (2011) as Marshal Pollack
- Charlie's Angels (2011) as Richard Umbaque
- The Good Wife (2009) as Ace Barnstone
- Lie to Me (2009) as City Engineer Boulware
- Childrens Hospital (2008) as Robert
- Drive (2007) as Detective Ehrle
- Close to Home (2005) as Phil Raab
- If Love Hadn't Left Me Lonely (2004) as Ricardo French
- NCIS (2003) as Walsh
- Firefly (2002) as Jubal Early
- Judging Amy (1999) as Mr. Plymouth
- In Too Deep (1999) as Wesley
- G vs E (1999)
- Brimstone (1998) as Hasdrabul Skaras
- The Wedding (1998) as Lincoln Odis
- Johnny B Good (1998) as Johnny B.
- Johnny B Good (1998) Director
- The Crow: City of Angels (1996) as Judah Earl
- The Substitute (1996) as Wellman
- Chameleon (1996) as Tom Wilson
- Code Name: Wolverine (1996) as John Baines
- Black Rose of Harlem (1996) as Yancey
- ER (1994) as Mr. Freeman
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Henry Lavelle
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Mercury 'The Heat' Jones
- Renegade (1992) as Agent Marcus Donner
- Memphis (1992) as Eben Kinship
- Law & Order (1990) as Paul Robinette
- To Sleep with Anger (1990) as Samuel “Baby Brother”
- Shocker (1989) as Rhino
- 84 Charlie Mopic (1989) as OD
- The Neon Empire (1989) as Tampa
- Terror on Highway 91 (1989)
- The Neon Empire (1989) as Tampa
- Off Limits (1988) as Preacher
- Shakedown (1988) as Michael Jones
- Saxo (1988) as Joe
- Tour of Duty (1987) as PFC Martsen
- The Hidden (1987) as Sanchez
- Resting Place (1986) as Booker T. Douglas
- Good to Go (1986) as Chemist
- Teen Wolf (1985) as Lemonade
- Badge of the Assassin (1985) as Anthony 'Tony' Bottom
- With Intent to Kill (1984) as Eddie Cox
- American Playhouse (1982) as OD
- The David Susskind Show (1959) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Douglas
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Richard Brooks best known for?
Richard Brooks is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Reasonable Doubt (2022), Abbott Elementary (2021), Troubled Waters (2020), Good Trouble (2019).
When and where was Richard Brooks born?
Richard Brooks was born on December 9, 1962 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does Richard Brooks have?
Richard Brooks has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2022.
What is Richard Brooks's background in cinema and television?
Richard Lee Brooks, also known as Richard L. Brooks, is an American actor, singer, and director born on December 9, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He played the eccentric bounty hunter Jubal Early in the space western Firefly and served as assistant district attorney Paul Robinette in the NBC drama series Law and Order...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Douglas — aged about 11
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Lt. Mike Carey — aged about 51
- Firefly (2002) as Jubal Early — aged about 39
- 9-1-1 (2018) as Chief Simpson — aged about 55
- Person of Interest (2011) as Marshal Pollack — aged about 48
- Tour of Duty (1987) as PFC Martsen — aged about 24
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