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Andre Braugher Cause of Death Revealed

Andre Braugher’s cause of death has been revealed to be lung cancer, his rep has confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. Braugher died Monday at 61 after what his rep then said was a “brief illness.” He starred as master interrogator Det. Frank Pembleton on NBC’s Homicide: Life on the Street for the first six seasons of the […]

Remembering Andre Braugher and Norman Lear: “Together They Could’ve Created a Hell of a Sitcom”

It’s rare that you get to work with legends. Rarer still that they live up to the title. So how lucky am I to have worked with two such people? I’ve been thinking a lot about Norman Lear and Andre Braugher since their sudden passing, and the qualities they shared that made them both legends […]

Critic’s Appreciation: Andre Braugher Was an Intensely Dramatic, Intensely Funny Actor’s Actor

From 'Homicide: Life on the Street' to 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' the unexpected arc of Braugher's career was a testament to the rare breadth of his talent.

‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Cast, David Simon and More Remember Andre Braugher: “A True Legend”

Hollywood notables were among those taking to social media to remember Andre Braugher, who died Monday at 61. Braugher was most known for his roles as Det. Frank Pembleton on NBC’s Homicide: Life on the Street from 1993-98, as well as Capt. Raymond Holt on Brooklyn Nine-Nine from 2013-21. He died following a brief illness, his longtime […]

Andre Braugher, ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Star, Dies at 61

Andre Braugher, the dynamic actor known for his outstanding work on such shows as Homicide: Life on the Street and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, has died. He was 61. Braugher died Monday after a brief illness, his longtime rep Jennifer Allen told The Hollywood Reporter. The cause of death turned out to be lung cancer. Braugher starred as […]

‘She Said’ Premiere Honors Women Who Exposed Harvey Weinstein’s Alleged Misconduct

The New York Film Festival’s world premiere of She Said, based on the book of the same name about The New York Times‘ investigation into Harvey Weinstein’s decades of alleged sexual misconduct, was a “memorable moment,” director Maria Schrader said Thursday night. Schrader said she and the team behind the Universal film, which she was […]

Adam Shapiro Joins Cast of ‘She Said’ for Maria Schrader-Directed Universal Film

Adam Shapiro has joined the cast of She Said, the Maria Schrader-directed film based on the landmark 2017 investigation that brought to light movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s pattern of serial sexual misconduct. The film is based on Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey’s best-selling She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement, […]

‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Series Finale Aims for a “Perfect Goodbye”

[This story contains spoilers for the series finale of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.] Brooklyn Nine-Nine ended its eight-season run on Fox and NBC with a fitting closer: The detectives of the 99th precinct put together one last heist. Thursday’s hourlong finale, “The Last Day,” took one of the show’s most beloved recurring bits and transferred it from […]

‘Birthday Candles’ Playwright Noah Haidle on the Deferred Dream of a Broadway Opening (Guest Column)

Roundabout Theatre Company on Wednesday announced that its spring production of 'Birthday Candles,' starring Debra Messing, Andre Braugher and Enrico Colantoni, has moved to the fall due to the coronavirus shutdown.

Broadway’s ‘Birthday Candles’ and ‘Caroline, or Change’ Bumped to Fall

The new Noah Haidle play, starring Debra Messing and Andre Braugher, and the revival of the Jeanine Tesori-Tony Kushner musical led by Olivier Award winner Sharon D. Clarke, both were originally set for the spring.

Andre Braugher to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Birthday Candles’

The 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' star joins previously announced lead Debra Messing in Noah Haidle's reflection on the infinity of dreams that make up a woman's life.

Emmys: ‘Veep’ Boss’ $1,000 Bet and More Inside References Explained

The Hollywood Reporter breaks down the shout-outs and jokes that may have left viewers scratching their heads.