Actor Roscoe Lee Browne, whose rich voice and dignified bearing brought him an Emmy Award and a Tony nomination, has died. He was 81. He was fighting cancer.
Julianne Shepherd of Vibe.com reports:
Browne had a distinct vocal resonance and a dignified presence; among his first roles in 1956, the year he began acting, was in Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar.” He went on to star in works written by theatre and film greats – Jean Genet, Edward Albee, Alfred Hitchcock. He played a lawyer on the “Archie Bunker Show” and Professor Foster on “The Cosby Show.” The former garnered him an Emmy. He narrated films about pigs and dogs – Babe first, then Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties – and portrayed “Box” in the ’70s sci-fi classic Logan’s Run. His extensive resume spanned four decades and included poetry anthologized alongside William Butler Yeats and Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Before acting, he had been a professor at Lincoln University – he taught comparative literature and French – and a world-class athlete. [ read more @ VIBE.COM >>> ]
Browne on The Cosby Show playing Cliff’s college professor. (see more @ ONTD)
R.I.P. Mr. BROWNE
Rest In Peace.
What a great actor, he was one of my favorites. Rest In Peace, Mr. Brown, you were truly one of a kind…
A life lived to its fullest! RIP Mr. Brown.
wow, i just saw that episode a couple days ago. May he Rest In Peace 4ever!
He will always be remebered as an icon.
It’s sad to see a good brother pass, but his legacy will live on forever. Mr. Browne, may your soul rest in peace.
R.I.P. he lived a full & rich life!!
RIP icon…
Wow an entire blog without any negative comments…keep up the good work black folk
RIP
RIP Mr Brown, you were definately an attribute to our community and the world in general. You will be missed and condolences go out to the family =(
The rubbing of the head….the rubbing of the head LOL!!!!
^^^^Oops, I meant Browne.
RIP.
RIP…damn..I loved his VOICE!!!
R.I.P
RIP and may God bless his family.
I loved him in Uptown Saturday Night, you remember the sellout congressman. Anyway, rest in peace brother.
ill never forget his voice and presence and timing when he was on the Cosby Show, RIP sir, its nice to read about all the things he accomplished in his long life
Another great actor has gone. RIP.
R.I.P.
I loved the episode on Sanford And Son when him and Fred were competing with each other trying to impress Donna! So funny!
R.I.P I hope you made it to heaven
i love his voice! may he rest in peace….
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