Andre Braugher was an American actor best recognized for his works in the police drama series Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999). Until his passing on December 11, 2023, he was married to co-actress, Ami Brabson for over 3 decades. He was also a doting father to his 3 kids; John Wesley Braugher, Michael Braugher, and Isaiah Braugher.
All You Should Know About Andre Braugher’s Children
Andre Braugher shares his 3 children with his wife, Ami Brabson. According to Andre, he had known Ami for a long time and he got attracted to her because they were like-minded. He also said that they grew up in similar neighborhoods and shared the same values.
In addition, Andre and his wife share the same entertainment career passions. These factors and their love for each other led to their marriage in 1991. Their marriage was blessed with 3 kids; John Wesley Braugher, Michael Braugher, and Isaiah Braugher.
What are Andre Braugher’s Kids up to?
His First Child, Michael Braugher is Also an Actor
Michael is Andre Braugher’s oldest son and he was born in 1992, implying that he is 33 years old at the moment. Michael is a graduate of Stanford University. He also attended Juilliard School, specializing in the drama division. Like his parents, he is an actor and he has appeared in two episodes of The Gilded Age Season 2 (2023). He is also named in the additional crew of Ambition’s Debt (2017).
Isaiah Braugher
Born in 1996, Isaiah Braugher is mostly known as the second child of his parents Andre Braugher and Ami Brabson. At the moment, not much is known about Isaiah as he is only in the spotlight because of the fame of his parents.
John Wesley Braugher
John was born in 2003 as the last of Andre Braugher’s Children. At the moment, he is 22 years old. Just like his older brother, not much is known about John, and his popularity is often linked to the career of his parents.
SEE ALSO: Andre Braugher’s Cause of Death, Net Worth, And Best Films
Other Facts About Andre Braugher
1. He is a Two Time Emmy Recipient
Andre was a two-time Emmy recipient with eleven nominations. His Emmy awards are for his role as Nick Atwater in Thief (2006) and for his work on Homicide: Life on the Street in 1998 where he starred as Detective Frank Pembleton. Interestingly, Andre’s wife played the wife of his character in Homicide: Life on the Street.
2. He Pulled an Ongoing Production to Spend More Time with His Family
Andre holds family dear to his heart and he demonstrated that when he pulled out of Samuel L. Jackson’s role in Sphere (1998) because he wanted to spend more time with his family.
According to the actor, he and Ami resolved that their kids were too important to not spend quality time with. He also said that his career had been interesting but could not take the place of his family. In his words,
I’ve got three boys, and I want them to know me as someone other than the guy who takes them to the circus every once in a while. I wanted to be there through the course of their life because I know how important fathers are.
4. His Father Inspired Him to be the Best Dad His Kids Could Ever Have
Andre was born on July 1, 1962, in Chicago as the youngest of 4 siblings. While growing up on the West Side of Chicago, he was very close to his dad, Floyd Braugher, a heavy equipment operator. He has described his father as a sensible man who didn’t quite understand why his son would give up engineering to pursue an acting career. Andre also said his father was just simply scared for him especially when he threw away a ‘perfectly good career’ to experiment with the arts.
However, his father’s love and care have inspired him to be the best dad to his children and always be there for them.
3. Andre Passed on December 11 After a Brief Illness
Braugher passed on December 11, after a brief illness. He was aged 61 at the time of his death. Until his death, Braugher was mostly known for his role as Detective Frank Pembleton in the police drama series Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999). He was also known as the upright Captain Raymond Holt on the police procedural comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine which ran from 2013 until 2021. He is survived by his wife Ami Brabson and his 3 kids.
5. His Wife Has Starred in Critically Acclaimed TV Series
Though Ami Brabson is popularly known for her portrayal of Mary Pembleton in Homicide: Life on the Street, she has also starred in highly acclaimed TV series like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2012-2023), Kings (2009), and The Jury (2004).
