- Roscoe Lee Browne was an American actor and director, known for his rich voice and dignified bearing
| Born: | 02 May 1925 Comment | | When did Roscoe Lee Browne die? / Died | 11 April 2007 | | How many years did Roscoe Lee Browne live? / Lived | 81 years | | Zodiac sign: | Taurus |
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Roscoe Lee Browne facts
- He resisted playing stereotypically black roles, instead performing in several productions with New York City's Shakespeare Festival Theater, Leland Hayward’s satirical NBC series That Was the Week That Was, and a poetry performance tour of America, in addition to his work in television and film
- In 1976, Browne was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Series, for his work on ABC's Barney Miller
- In 1986, he won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Comedy Series, for his work on NBC's The Cosby Show
- In 1992, he received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play, for his performance as "Holloway" in August Wilson's Two Trains Running
- In 1995, he received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program, for his performance as "The Kingpin" in Spider-Man
- Browne was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame, in 1977 and posthumously inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame, in 2008
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What users say about Roscoe Lee Browne
- Rob Hardy: Spoke with Mr. Browne after his performance with Mr. Zerbe, back 2000. I talk about that precious moment with all who will listen. I often imitate his laugh. (November 28, 2020)
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