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List of Andre Braugher Movies: Ranked Best To Worst

1. Glory (1989)
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Glory
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The Academy Awards-winning movie depicts the first unit of all African-American soldiers during the Civil War. Col. Robert Gould Shaw leads the ‘54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry’ of all-black soldiers; however, he meets with strong prejudices from both Union Army and the Confederates. Initially assigned to only menial tasks, the regiment earns its place in the battle and achieves glory at Fort Wagner.   

Starring:
Directed By:
Edward Zwick
2. Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)
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2
Standing in the Shadows of Motown
PG
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2
Starring:
Richard 'Pistol' Allen, Jack Ashford, Bob Babbitt, Benny 'Papa Zita' Benjamin
Directed By:
Paul Justman
3. Primal Fear (1996)
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2
Primal Fear
R
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2

A thriller court-room drama, Primal Fear shows the audience how deceptive appearances can be, when experienced Chicago defence attorney Martin Vail, lands-up fighting on behalf of an altar boy, Aaron Stampler, who is accused of murdering Archbishop Rushman, brutally. The film progresses through Vail’s perspective and his reactions to unearthing dark hidden secrets of the Church, while being astutely manipulated.  

Starring:
Directed By:
Gregory Hoblit
4. Frequency (2000)
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Frequency
PG-13
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2

When a time-leaping ham radio connects NYPD Detective John Sullivan in 1999 to his father Frank Sullivan, speaking on the radio from 1969, John is able to save his father’s life. Unfortunately, after inadvertently saving the serial killer ‘the nightingale’, both father and son are now being targeted in both timelines. 

Role:
Satch DeLeon
Directed By:
Gregory Hoblit
5. The Mist (2007)
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The Mist
R
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2

The small town of Maine is hit by a severe thunderstorm. The next day a thick mist engulfs the town. As David Drayton, his son and neighbour visit a supermarket, they realise that vicious otherworldly creatures hide behind The Mist. Trapped in the store, David and others have to survive the attacks of frightening creatures. But then, there is disputes amidst survivors too.

Role:
Brent Norton
Starring:
Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Toby Jones, Laurie Holden
Directed By:
Frank Darabont
6. Get on the Bus (1996)
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Get on the Bus
R
10
2

A group of African-American men on the way Washington DC develop a unique bond on the bus, after sharing their stories and experiences.

Role:
Flip
Starring:
Richard Belzer, Bernie Mac, Ossie Davis, Randy Quaid, De'aundre Bonds, Thomas Jefferson Byrd
Directed By:
7. City of Angels (1998)
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2
City of Angels
PG-13
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2

Seth, an angel whose responsibility is to guide deceased souls to the afterlife, is conflicted when he becomes attracted to young heart surgeon, Maggie Rice, while waiting for a man undergoing heart surgery. He makes up his mind when he meets Nathaniel, who was once an angel but decided to become a mortal to gain human senses.

Role:
Cassiel
Directed By:
Brad Silberling
8. Salt (2010)
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Salt
PG-13
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A Russian defector, Orlov, turns himself in to CIA and accuses Evelyn Salt of being a Russian sleeper agent who will kill Russian president Boris Matveyev at the funeral of American Vice president. Consequently Evelyn Salt, a CIA agent, is forced to escape and now has to prove her innocence, protect her husband and uncover the conspiracy.

Directed By:
Phillip Noyce
9. The Baytown Outlaws (2012)
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The Baytown Outlaws
R
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2

Celeste hires three redneck brothers to rescue her godson Rob and kill her ex-husband who has kidnapped him. They accept the task, but they soon find themselves targeted by a group of people whose motives are not clear.

Starring:
Directed By:
Barry Battles
11. The Gambler (2014)
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The Gambler
R
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Jim Bennett, a literature professor, is addicted to high-stake gambling which has led him to borrow money from a gangster with his own life as collateral. As he slides down more into the underground gambling world, a loan-shark takes paternal interest in him. Jim is getting increasingly involved with one of his students. He has much at stake and can’t afford to lose.

Starring:
Mark Wahlberg, Brie Larson, John Goodman, Michael K. Williams, George Harris Kennedy, Jr, Jessica Lange, George Kennedy
Directed By:
Rupert Wyatt
12. Duets (2000)
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Duets
R
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This comedy drama road film revolves around several people, who are unknown to each other, but the only thing common between them is their passion for karaoke. When they learn about a karaoke competition, they make their way to it, to sing and hopefully connect with the audience.

Starring:
Paul Giamatti, Gwyneth Paltrow, Maya Rudolph, Angie Dickinson, Maria Bello, Michael Bublé, James Cameron
Directed By:
Bruce Paltrow
13. Passengers (2008)
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Passengers
PG-13
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2

Claire, a therapist working as a grief counselor, is working with five survivors of a plane crash who seem to recollect certain incidents that perhaps never took place. As she gets involved with one of them, the others begin to disappear mysteriously. 

Role:
Perry
Starring:
Anne Hathaway, Dianne Wiest, Patrick Wilson, David Morse
Directed By:
Rodrigo García
14. Live! (2007)
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Live!
R
9
2

This mockumentary film follows an ambitious TV network executive trying to produce a controversial reality show where contestants will play Russian Roulette with loaded guns, and compete for five million dollars.  

Starring:
Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Eva Mendes, Missi Pyle, Katie Cassidy, David Krumholtz, Rob Brown
Directed By:
Bill Guttentag
15. Striking Distance (1993)
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2
Striking Distance
R
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2

Striking Distance is an action thriller film, which tells the story of Hardy, a police officer, who starts an illegal investigation when his ex-lovers are murdered. He also investigates his father’s death, who was also a cop. 

Starring:
Bruce Willis, Timothy Busfield, Sarah Jessica Parker, Tom Sizemore, Dennis Farina, Brion James
Directed By:
Rowdy Herrington
16. A Better Way to Die (2000)
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A Better Way to Die
R
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2
Starring:
Lou Diamond Phillips, Joe Pantoliano, Natasha Henstridge, Scott Wiper, Jack Conley, Carmen Argenziano, Richard Haje
Directed By:
Scott Wiper
17. 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)
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4: Rise of the Silver Surfer
PG
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2

The Fantastic Four have returned to their normal lives. Mr Fantastic and Invisible Woman are all set to marry but the appearance of The Silver Surfer throws everything in chaos. The Fantastic Four now have to protect the world from the evil intentions of an inter-galactic villain, Galactus and simultaneously deal with the return of Dr Doom who has his own malicious agenda.

Starring:
Jessica Alba, Julian McMahon, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Giuliana Rancic, Ioan Gruffudd, Chris Evans
Directed By:
Tim Story
18. Poseidon (2006)
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Poseidon
PG-13
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Based on Paul Gallico's 1969 novel Poseidon Adventure, the film revolves around a luxury ocean liner called Poseidon on its way to New York. Swamped by a rogue wave, the ship capsizes in the North Atlantic Ocean, leaving its passengers to fight for their lives.  

Starring:
Kurt Russell, Emmy Rossum, Kevin Dillon, Jacinda Barrett, Richard Dreyfuss, Josh Lucas
Directed By:
Wolfgang Petersen
19. All the Rage (1999)
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2
All the Rage
R
8
2
Role:
Tim
Starring:
January Jones, Jeff Daniels, Giovanni Ribisi, David Schwimmer, Josh Brolin, Anna Paquin, Joan Allen
Directed By:
James D. Stern
20. Louisville (1998)
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Louisville
11
2
Starring:
Mets Suber, Brandon Troy McMickens
Directed By:
Joy Kecken, Scott Kecken
21. Emily & Tim (2015)
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Emily & Tim
10
2
Role:
Tim (Segment 5)
Starring:
Kal Penn, Kathleen Turner, Alexis Bledel, Cara Buono, Thomas Mann, Zosia Mamet
Directed By:
Eric Weber, Sean Devaney
22. Rosita Lopez for President (2012)
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2
Rosita Lopez for President
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2
Starring:
Charles Robinson, Mike Muscat, Elayn J. Taylor, Daniela Bobadilla, Alandra T. Ortis
Directed By:
Rachel Goldberg

TV Movie(s)

1. Soldier's Girl (2003)
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2
Soldier's Girl
R
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2
Role:
Sergeant Carlos Diaz
Starring:
Troy Garity, Shawn Hatosy, Lee Pace, Philip Eddolls
Directed By:
Frank Pierson
2. Homicide: The Movie (2000)
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2
Homicide: The Movie
PG-13
12
2
Role:
Frank Pembleton
Starring:
Daniel Baldwin, Jason Priestley, Ed Begley Jr., Richard Belzer, Ned Beatty, Austin Pendleton
Directed By:
Jean de Segonzac
3. The Tuskegee Airmen (1995)
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2
The Tuskegee Airmen
PG-13
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2
Role:
Benjamin O. Davis
Starring:
Cuba Gooding Jr., Mekhi Phifer, Vivica A. Fox, Courtney B. Vance, John Lithgow, Laurence Fishburne, Allen Payne
Directed By:
Robert Markowitz
4. Kojak: None So Blind (1990)
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2
Kojak: None So Blind
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2
Role:
Detective Winston Blake
Starring:
Telly Savalas, Amanda Plummer, Jerry Orbach, Margaret Whitton, Terry Kinney
Directed By:
Alan Metzger
5. Kojak: It's Always Something (1990)
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2
Kojak: It's Always Something
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2
Role:
Detective Winston Blake
Starring:
Telly Savalas, Darren McGavin, Jaime Sánchez, Barbara Garrick
Directed By:
Richard Compton
6. Kojak: Flowers for Matty (1990)
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Kojak: Flowers for Matty
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2
Role:
Detective Winston Blake
Starring:
Telly Savalas, Charles Cioffi, Tom Atkins, Glynnis O'Connor
Directed By:
Paul Krasny
7. Murder in Mississippi (1990)
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Murder in Mississippi
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2
Role:
Dennis
Starring:
Greg Kinnear, Jennifer Grey, CCH Pounder, Blair Underwood, Tom Hulce
Directed By:
Roger Young
8. Kojak: Fatal Flaw (1989)
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2
Kojak: Fatal Flaw
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2
Role:
Detective Winston Blake
Starring:
Telly Savalas, Angie Dickinson, Steven Weber, George Morfogen
Directed By:
Richard Compton
9. Kojak: Ariana (1989)
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2
Kojak: Ariana
11
2
Role:
Detective Winston Blake
Starring:
Telly Savalas, Kario Salem, Joe Grifasi, Shari Headley
Directed By:
Paul Krasny
10. The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson (1990)
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2
The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson
10
2
Role:
Jackie Robinson
Starring:
Bruce Dern, Ruby Dee, Stan Shaw, Paul Dooley
Directed By:
Larry Peerce
11. 10,000 Black Men Named George (2002)
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2
10,000 Black Men Named George
R
10
2
Role:
A. Philip Randolph (as André Braugher)
Starring:
Brock Peters, Mario Van Peebles, Charles S. Dutton, Carla Brothers
Directed By:
Robert Townsend
12. Passing Glory (1999)
10
2
Passing Glory
TV-PG
10
2
Role:
Father Joseph Verrett
Starring:
Ruby Dee, Rip Torn, Bill Nunn, Sean Squire
Directed By:
Steve James
13. Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture (1990)
10
2
Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture
R
10
2
Role:
Dan Weston, Time Magazine Reporter
Starring:
Roy Scheider, Robert Carradine, Bonnie Bedelia, Arliss Howard
Directed By:
Frank Pierson
14. Love Songs (1999)
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2
Love Songs
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2
Starring:
Robert Townsend, Carl Gordon, Rachael Crawford, Djanet Sears
Directed By:
Andre Braugher, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Townsend
15. Class of '61 (1993)
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2
Class of '61
8
2
Role:
Lucius
Starring:
Clive Owen, Len Cariou, Laura Linney, Dan Futterman, Josh Lucas, Christien Anholt
Directed By:
Gregory Hoblit
16. Without Warning: Terror in the Towers (1993)
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1
Without Warning: Terror in the Towers
7
1
Starring:
Fran Drescher, George Clooney, James Avery, John Karlen, George Clooney
Directed By:
Alan J. Levi

Animation(s)

BoJack Horseman (2014)
BoJack Horseman
TV-MA
Starring:
RuPaul, Amy Sedaris, Garry Marshall, Keith David, George Takei, Alan Arkin, Judy Greer
Directed By:
JC Gonzalez, Amy Winfrey, Joel Moser, Martin Cendreda, Adam Parton
Jackie Chan Adventures (2000)
Jackie Chan Adventures
TV-Y7
Starring:
David Carradine, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Adam Baldwin, Miguel Ferrer, Brian Doyle-Murray, Jim Cummings
Directed By:
Christopher Berkeley, Michael Chang, Andy Thom, Seung Eun Kim, Phil Weinstein
Axe Cop (2012)
Axe Cop
TV-MA
Starring:
Sam Elliott, Patton Oswalt, Megan Mullally, Stephanie Beatriz, Jonathan Banks, Ben Mendelsohn, Jared Harris
Directed By:
Douglas Einar Olsen, Chase Conley, Aldin Baroza, Ben Jones, Mike McCraw
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse (2010)
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
PG-13
Plot:

A spaceship with a mysterious girl from Krypton lands on earth, and with the help of Superman, it is discovered that the girl is Kara Zor-El, the niece of Superman's parents. Superman welcomes Kara, teaches her English, and helps her adjust t o human society. However, Batman remains suspicious, and even considers her a potential enemy. Things get ugly when Darkseid learns about her, and decides to kidnap her. Now, Superman and Batman must reunite to save her.

Role:
Darkseid (voice)
Starring:
Summer Glau, Ed Asner, Tara Strong, Edward Asner, Tim Daly, Kevin Conroy
Directed By:
Lauren Montgomery
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
TV-Y
Starring:
Tyra Banks, Katey Sagal, James Earl Jones, Marc Anthony, Whoopi Goldberg, Wesley Snipes, Will Ferrell
Directed By:
Vincent Waller, Anthony Bell, Bruce W. Smith, Ed Bell
Spirit Untamed (2021)
Spirit Untamed
PG
Plot:

Spirit Untamed is an animated adventure comedy western film which tells the story of a young girl Lucky Prescott, who befriends a wild mustang named Spirit, after moving into a small town.  A wrangler plans to capture Spirit and his herd, but Lucky and her new friends embark on an adventure to rescue the horse that changed her life.

Role:
Al Granger
Starring:
Isabela Moner

TV Shows and Videos

House M.D. (2004)
House M.D.
TV-14
Starring:
Tyler James Williams, Daryl Sabara, Amy Irving, Odette Annable, Sasha Pieterse, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Felicia Day
Directed By:
Greg Yaitanes, Deran Sarafian, David Straiton, Daniel Attias, Daniel Sackheim
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993)
Homicide: Life on the Street
TV-14
Role:
Frank Pembleton (100 episodes, 1993-1998)
Starring:
Jake Gyllenhaal, David Simon, Steve Allen, Charles Durning, Eric Stoltz, Anne Meara, John Waters
Directed By:
Kenneth Fink, Alan Taylor, Nick Gomez, Peter Medak, Jean de Segonzac
Awards:
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
American Experience (1988)
American Experience
Starring:
Hal Linden, Werner Klemperer, Marion Ross, Michael Stuhlbarg, Barbara Feldon, James Cromwell, Holly Hunter
Directed By:
David Grubin, Stephen Ives, Barak Goodman, Ric Burns, Adriana Bosch
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
TV-14
Starring:
Ed Helms, Fred Armisen, Nathan Fillion, Bill Hader, Aida Turturro, Marilu Henner, Chris Parnell
Directed By:
Michael McDonald, Dean Holland, Craig Zisk, Victor Nelli Jr., Linda Mendoza
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TV-14
Starring:
Amanda Seyfried, Bradley Cooper, Viola Davis, Natasha Lyonne, Carol Burnett, Lauren Cohan, Robin Williams
Directed By:
David Platt, Peter Leto, Jean de Segonzac, Constantine Makris, Alex Chapple
Men of a Certain Age (2009)
Men of a Certain Age
Role:
Owen Thoreau Jr. (22 episodes, 2009-2011)
Starring:
Ray Romano, Ken Jeong, Alanna Ubach, Scott Bakula
American Masters (1985)
American Masters
Starring:
Anthony Hopkins, Kevin Spacey, Steven Spielberg, Lee Grant, Eva Marie Saint, Sydney Pollack, Ben Vereen
Directed By:
Susan Lacy, Robert Trachtenberg, Susan Steinberg, Catherine Tatge, Michael Epstein
New Girl (2011)
New Girl
TV-14
Starring:
Elizabeth Berkley, Lisa Bonet, Jake Johnson, Kaitlin Olson, Lucy Punch, Nick Kroll, Chelsea Peretti
Directed By:
Trent O'Donnell, Erin O'Malley, Jake Kasdan, Fred Goss, Max Winkler
Law & Order (1990)
Law & Order
TV-14
Starring:
Addison Timlin, Christine Baranski, Jennifer Esposito, William H. Macy, Jeremy Sisto, Jane Kaczmarek, Paul Sorvino
Directed By:
Constantine Makris, Edwin Sherin, Jace Alexander, David Platt, Richard Dobbs
The Practice (1997)
The Practice
Starring:
James Spader, Tony Danza, Paula Malcomson, Chelsea Handler, Linda Hunt, Calista Flockhart, Lara Flynn Boyle
Directed By:
Dennis Smith, Jeannot Szwarc, Christina Musrey, Arvin Brown, Dwight H. Little
Gideon's Crossing (2000)
Gideon's Crossing
Role:
Dr. Ben Gideon (20 episodes, 2000-2001)
Starring:
Marlee Matlin, Eric Dane, Ed Begley Jr., Hamish Linklater, Rubén Blades, Russell Hornsby
Directed By:
Randy Zisk, Tony Bill, Leslie Libman, Bryan Gordon, Kenneth Fink
Last Resort (2012)
Last Resort
TV-14
Role:
Captain Marcus Chaplin (13 episodes, 2012-2013)
Starring:
Daniel Lissing, Scott Speedman, Gideon Emery, Daisy Betts
Directed By:
Martin Campbell
Miami Medical (2010)
Miami Medical
TV-14
Starring:
Lana Parrilla, Shari Belafonte, Elisabeth Harnois, Jeremy Northam
Hack (2002)
Hack
Role:
Marcellus Washington (40 episodes, 2002-2004)
Starring:
Jane Krakowski, Idris Elba, David Harbour, Jason Ritter, Bebe Neuwirth, Gary Cole, Abigail Breslin
Directed By:
Philip Sgriccia, Robert Singer, Fred Gerber, David Platt, Thomas Carter
The Jury (2004)
The Jury
Starring:
Cote de Pablo, Elizabeth Reaser, Ajay Naidu, Barry Levinson
Directed By:
Barry Levinson, Jake Paltrow
The Andromeda Strain (2008)
The Andromeda Strain
Starring:
Benjamin Bratt, Viola Davis, Christa Miller, Louis Ferreira, Ricky Schroder, Michal Suchánek
Directed By:
Mikael Salomon
Salem's Lot (2004)
Salem's Lot
TV-14
Role:
Matt Burke (2 episodes, 2004)
Starring:
Rob Lowe, Donald Sutherland, James Cromwell, Samantha Mathis, Robert Mammone
Directed By:
Mikael Salomon

Andre Braugher Awards

Primetime Emmy Awards
Thief Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie 2006
Homicide: Life on the Street Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series 1998