Richard Brooks Biography
Richard Brooks is a well-known American actor, singer, and director. He gained prominence for his role as assistant district attorney Paul Robinette on the NBC drama series Law & Order from 1990 to 1993. Brooks portrayed ADA Paul Robinette throughout the first three seasons of Law & Order. He later returned to the series as a defense attorney in episodes such as “Custody,” “Birthright,” and “Fear America.” Additionally, he reprised his role as Robinette in the Chicago Justice episode titled “Uncertainty Principle.”
Richard Brooks Age
Brooks was born on December 9, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States. Richard celebrates his birthday on December 9, every year. He is 61 years old as of 2024.
Richard Brooks Height
Brooks stands at an approximate height of 6 feet and 2 inches.
Richard Brooks Family
Brooks has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also not known if Brooks has any siblings.
Richard Brooks Wife
Actor Brooks married his second wife in 1960, and they divorced in 1977, having one child together. Information about Richard’s current relationship status is not publicly known at this time.
Richard Brooks Net Worth
Brooks has an estimated net worth of between $2 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an actor, singer, and director.
Richard Brooks Education
Brooks studied acting, dance, and voice work at the Interlochen Academy of Arts in Michigan before moving to New York City, where he furthered his education at the Circle in the Square Professional Theater School.
Richard Brooks Career
Brooks gained recognition during his time in New York for his performance in the Eugene O’Neill Theater Conference production of August Wilson’s Fences. Upon moving to Los Angeles, he secured television roles in shows like Hill Street Blues and The Russians Are Coming, along with appearances in made-for-TV movies such as Badge of the Assassin (1985) and Resting Place (1986). Richard notably starred as OD in the acclaimed film 84C MoPic (1989), directed by Patrick Sheane Duncan.
Throughout the 1990s, Richard became widely known for his recurring role as Defense Attorney Paul Robinette on Law & Order, which significantly boosted his career. Despite his television success, he continued to alternate between feature films, television projects, and stage work. After roles in films like The Substitute and portraying the villain in The Crow: City of Angels (both 1996), Richard ventured into directing, culminating in the film Johnny B Good (1998).
From 1990 to 2006, Richard portrayed Defense Attorney Paul Robinette in Law & Order, a popular police procedural and legal drama series created by Dick Wolf and produced by Wolf Entertainment. After an 11-year hiatus, NBC announced on September 28, 2021, that the series would be revived for its 21st season, which premiered on February 24, 2022.
Richard Brooks Actor Movies And TV Shows
- The Crow: City of Angels (1996) as Judah Earl.
- The Neon Empire (1989) as Tampa.
- In Too Deep (1999) as Wesley.
- Troubled Waters (2020) as Floyd Cash.
- Dough Boys (2009) as Detective Nichols.
- Children’s Hospital (2011) as Robert.
- The Flash (2017-2018) as Warden Gregory Wolfe.
- Elementary (2015) as Detective Demps.
- Abbott Elementary (2022) as Gerald.
- Bosch (2019-2020) as Dwight Wise.
Richard Brooks Firefly
Brooks gained recognition for his memorable portrayal of the eccentric bounty hunter Jubal Early in the space-western Firefly. Set in the year 2517 after humans have settled in a new star system, the series delves into the lives of a diverse group of characters. Firefly premiered on the Fox network in the United States on September 20, 2002, and was honored with a Primetime Emmy Award in 2003 for Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series.
Richard Brooks Bosch
From 2019 to 2020, Richard portrayed Dwight Wise in the police procedural television series Bosch. Created by Eric Overmyer for Amazon, Bosch was officially greenlit for production by Amazon Studios on October 31, 2013. The final season of Bosch premiered on June 25, 2021.
Richard Brooks Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.