Richard Brooks

Birth Name:

Richard L. Brooks

Birth Place:

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Cinematographer

Appeared in "84C MoPic," an independent war drama that won acclaim at the1989 Sundance Film Festival and the 1990 Independent Spirit Awards
Studied acting, dance and vocals at Michigan's Interlochen Academy of Arts before moving to New York to excel in the Circle in the Square Professional Theater School
Alternating effortlessly between film, television and stage acting, he decided to use the doors that opened for him after his success on the television series "Law & Order" to move into directing
Known for his commanding presence and deep, full voice which he utilizes not only for his acting roles, but also for his career as an R&B artist
Law & Order producers let him go in favor of adding a female presence to the show just one week after he'd turned down a part for the sake of the series
Founded Flat Top Entertainment LLC, his own production company

2014Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie or Mini-Series:Nominated
2018Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series:Nominated
2020Platinum Award - Best Mobile Short:Winner
2020Honorable Mention - Best Original Story:Winner
2020April Award - Best Mobile Short:Winner
2020April Award - Best Original Screenplay:Nominated
2020June Award - Best Mobile Short:Winner

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