Avery Brooks

Birth Name:

Avery Franklin Brooks

Birth Place:

Evansville, Indiana, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Music department, Director

Was inducted into the Rutgers University Hall of Distinguished Alumni in 1993
In 1993, he served as the artistic director for the National Black Arts Festival
In 1976, he became the first African American to receive a Masters of Fine Arts degree in acting and directing from Rutgers University
Quote: "It's the year 2000, but where are the flying cars? I was promised flying cars․ I don't see any flying cars․ Why? Why? Why?"
Quote: "(On his role in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine") "I will always have fond memories, especially in terms of it giving me a worldwide forum and letting the world see black and brown people doing all types of things without their color being the critical aspect of what or who they are․""
Widely recognized for his trademark shaved head and goatee
Primarily known for his deep, resonant speaking voice
In 2001, he did voice-over work for IBM commercials
Works with the Smithsonian Institution's Program in Black American Culture
Is the first African-American actor to portray the captain on "Star Trek․"

1988ACE - Actor in a Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
1996Image Award - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
1997Saturn Award - Best Genre TV Actor:Nominated
1997Image Award - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
1997OFTA Television Award - Best Actor in a Syndicated Series:Winner
1998Image Award - Outstanding Performance in a Youth or Children's Series/Special:Nominated
1999OFTA Television Award - Best Actor in a Syndicated Series:Nominated
2025OFTA TV Hall of Fame - Character:Winner

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