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Richard Brooks

  • Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
  • Birthday: December 9, 1953

While he shares his name with the late Oscar-winning screenwriter-director and a respected cinematographer, actor Richard Brooks has carved his own niche in show business. The handsome, African-American performer perhaps remains best-known for his three-year (1990-93) stint as assistant district attorney Paul Robinette on NBC's "Law & Order" despite a career that has encompassed stage and screen.

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Brooks matriculated at the Interlochen Arts Academy before heading to NYC to study acting in the Circle…more

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Career Milestones

  • 2002

    Returned to Chicago's Goodman Theatre to star in "Drowning Crow", playwright Regina Taylor's reimagining of Chekhov's "The Seagull" set in the Gullah culture of South Carolina

  • 2001

    Had title role of the Chicago stage production "King Hedley II"; peformed at the Goodman Theatre

  • 1998

    Had featured role in the ABC miniseries "The Wedding", directed by Charles Burnett

  • 1996

    Portrayed a villainous drug lord in "The Crow: City of Angels"

  • 1996

    Reprised role of Paul Robinette in one episode of "Law & Order"

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