Bobby J. Brown
Bobby J. Brown | |
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| Born | 1963 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | (aged 62) Chaptico, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
Bobby J. Brown (1963 – February 25, 2026) was an American character actor known for his work on the series The Wire and the miniseries We Own This City. He was born and raised in Washington, D.C..[1] He died of smoke inhalation from a barn fire at his home in Chaptico, Maryland, on February 25, 2026, at the age of 62.[1][2][3] According to the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, his death was an accident.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Pecker | Average Joe | |
| 2001 | Love the Hard Way | Man in Video Arcade | |
| 2002 | City by the Sea | Uniform Cop | Uncredited |
| 2008 | From Within | Officer Dan | |
| 2009 | My One and Only | Diner Man | |
| 2019 | Miss Virginia | Police Officer | |
| 2020 | Really Love | Officer | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Homicide: Life on the Street | Terry | Episode: "Closet Cases" |
| 2000 | The Corner | Officer Ira Weiner | 3 episodes |
| 2002 | The Pennsylvania Miners' Story | Driller #3 | TV film |
| 2002–2008 | The Wire | Officer Bobby Brown | 12 episodes |
| 2012 | Veep | Crazy Long Shoreman | Episode: "Chung" |
| 2022 | We Own This City | Thomas Allers | 4 episodes |
References
- 1 2 Barnes, Mike (February 26, 2026). "Bobby J. Brown, Actor on 'The Wire,' Dies at 62 in a Fire". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- ↑ French, Kennedy (February 26, 2026). "Bobby J. Brown, Actor on 'The Wire,' Dies at 62". Variety. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Bobby J. Brown, "The Wire" and "Law & Order: SUV" actor, dies of smoke inhalation after reported fire". CBS News. February 27, 2026. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- ↑ Ebert, Francie (June 25, 2026). "'The Wire' actor Bobby J. Brown's death in a barn fire ruled accidental". NBC News. Retrieved June 25, 2026.