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Commanding actor Richard Brooks was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1962. He is an actor, director and singer. Raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Brooks studied acting, dance, and voice work at Interlochen Academy of Arts in Michigan. Later, he moved to New York City and was a student of the Circle in the Square... See full bio »

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2013 Being Mary Jane (TV series)
 
2013/II Officer Down
McAlister's Lawyer
 
2013 The American Experience (TV series documentary)
Frederick Douglass
– The Abolitionists - Part 3 (2013) … Frederick Douglass
– The Abolitionists - Part 1 (2013) … Frederick Douglass
 
2012 Mr. Sophistication
Floyd Cash
 
2011 Charlie's Angels (TV series)
Richard Umbaque
– Royal Angels (2011) … Richard Umbaque
 
2011 Childrens Hospital (TV series)
Robert
– Father's Day (2011) … Robert
 
2011 In My Pocket
Dr. Barry
 
2010 Who Da Man? (short)
Dante
 
2009 Lie to Me (TV series)
City Inspector Mark Boulware
– Life Is Priceless (2009) … City Inspector Mark Boulware
 
2009 Dough Boys
Detective Nichols
 
2007 Drive (TV mini-series)
Detective Ehrle
– The Extra Mile (2007) … Detective Ehrle
– Let the Games Begin (2007) … Detective Ehrle
– The Starting Line (2007) … Detective Ehrle
 
1990-2006 Law & Order (TV series)
A.D.A. Paul Robinette / Paul Robinette
– Fear America (2006) … Paul Robinette
– Birthright (2005) … Paul Robinette
– Custody (1996) … Paul Robinette
– Benevolence (1993) … A.D.A. Paul Robinette
– Manhood (1993) … A.D.A. Paul Robinette
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2006 Close to Home (TV series)
Phil Raab
– Community (2006) … Phil Raab
 
2004 If Love Hadn't Left Me Lonely (video)
Ricardo French
 
2003 NCIS (TV series)
Lieutenant Colonel Walsh
– Marine Down (2003) … Lieutenant Colonel Walsh
 
2003 Skin (TV series)
– Pilot (2003)
 
2002 Firefly (TV series)
Jubal Early
– Objects in Space (2002) … Jubal Early
 
2001 Dead Last (TV series)
'TNT' Tyrell Nitro Thompson
– The Problem with Corruption (2001) … 'TNT' Tyrell Nitro Thompson
 
1998-2001 NYPD Blue (TV series)
Capt. Eric Knowlton / McRae
– Franco, My Dear, I Don't Give a Damn (2001) … Capt. Eric Knowlton
– Hammer Time (1998) … McRae
 
1999-2000 Good vs Evil (TV series)
Henry McNeil
– Underworld (2000) … Henry McNeil
– Portrait of Evil (2000) … Henry McNeil
– Relic of Evil (2000) … Henry McNeil
– M Is for Morlock (2000) … Henry McNeil
– Cougar Pines (2000) … Henry McNeil
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1999 Judging Amy (TV series)
Mr. Plymouth
– Presumed Innocent (1999) … Mr. Plymouth
 
1999 In Too Deep
Wesley
 
1998 Brimstone (TV series)
Hasdrabul Skaras
– Slayer (1998) … Hasdrabul Skaras
 
1998 The Wedding (TV movie)
Lincoln Odis
 
1998 The Adventures of Ragtime
Agent Dooley
 
1998 Acid Rain (uncredited)
 
1998 Johnny B Good
 
1997 Nash Bridges (TV series)
Max Moore
– Found Money (1997) … Max Moore
 
1995-1997 Renegade (TV series)
Agent Marcus Donner / Barry
– Top Ten with a Bullet (1997) … Agent Marcus Donner
– Repo Raines (1995) … Barry
 
1996 Code Name: Wolverine (TV movie)
Special Agent John Baines
 
1996 The Crow: City of Angels
Judah Earl
 
1996 The Substitute
Wellman
 
1996 Black Rose of Harlem
Yancey
 
1995 Chameleon
Tom Wilson
 
1994 Diagnosis Murder (TV series)
Mercury 'The Heat' Jones
– Standing Eight Count (1994) … Mercury 'The Heat' Jones
 
1994 ER (TV series)
Mr. Freeman
– Chicago Heat (1994) … Mr. Freeman
 
1994 Chicago Hope (TV series)
Henry Lavelle
– Shutt Down (1994) … Henry Lavelle
 
1992 Memphis (TV movie)
Eben Kinship
 
1990 To Sleep with Anger
Babe Brother
 
1989 Shocker
Rhino
 
1989 84C MoPic
OD
 
1989 Almost Grown (TV series)
Curtis
– Jersey Blues (1989) … Curtis
 
1989 Tour of Duty (TV series)
Private First Class Martsen
– True Grit (1989) … Private First Class Martsen
 
1989 Terror on Highway 91 (TV movie)
 
1989 The Neon Empire (TV movie)
Tampa
 
1988 Shakedown
Michael Jones
 
1988 Off Limits
Preacher
 
1988 Spenser: For Hire (TV series)
Robert
– The Siege (1988) … Robert
 
1987 The Hidden
Sanchez
 
1987 A Special Friendship (TV movie)
Matt Bowser
 
1987 Saxo
Joe
 
1986 Good to Go
Chemist
 
1986 Resting Place (TV movie)
Booker T. Douglas
 
1985 Badge of the Assassin (TV movie)
Anthony 'Tony' Bottom
 
1985 Teen Wolf
Lemonade
 
1984 With Intent to Kill (TV movie)
Eddie Cox
 
1983 Hill Street Blues (TV series)
Tyrone Crane
– The Russians Are Coming (1983) … Tyrone Crane
 
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1998 Johnny B Good (as Richard L. Brooks)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2004 Law & Order: The First 3 Years (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (4 titles)
2013 The American Experience (TV series documentary)
– The Abolitionists - Part 2 (2013)
 
2012 UnderGround (documentary)
 
2004 Law & Order: The First 3 Years (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2002 'Law & Order': The Beginning (video documentary short)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

1999 - Has released a solo R&B album, "Smooth Love". See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Richard L. Brooks | Richard Lee Brooks

Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

In addition to his film work, Brooks founded his own production company, Flat Top Entertainment LLC. See more »

Trademark:

Deep, full voice. See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius