Roscoe Lee Browne

Birth Name:

Roscoe Lee Browne

Birth Place:

Woodbury, New Jersey, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame in 1977 and the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2009
Won a Western Heritage Award for Theatrical Motion Picture for "The Cowboys" in 1972
Won the Obie Award in 1965 for his portrayal of the slave Babo in the off-Broadway stage production of "Benito Cereno․"
Graduated from Lincoln University in 1946 and took postgraduate courses at Middlebury College, Columbia University and the University of Florence in Italy
Made his screen acting debut in the film "The Connection" in 1962
Quit a secure job as a sales representative selling wine for Schenley Import Corporation to become a full-time actor
Quote: "I remember when I chose acting I thought, 'This is it -- for the time being․' I didn't think I was finished yet․ I still don't․ I keep thinking about what I should be doing․"
Quote: "(To someone who said he sounded "too white"): "I'm sorry; I once had a white maid․""
Also worked as a voice actor, playing Mr․ Arrow in "Treasure Planet" and the narrator in "Babe․"
Best known for his role as Box in "Logan's Run" and as Jebediah Nightlinger in "The Cowboys․"

1972Bronze Wrangler - Theatrical Motion Picture:Winner
1976Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Comedy or Drama Series:Nominated
1986Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Performer in a Comedy Series:Winner
1988Image Award - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
1989Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Villain: Prime Time:Nominated
1995Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program:Nominated

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