Avery Brooks - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 02, 1948 |
|---|---|
| Age | 77 |
| Birthplace | Evansville, Indiana, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Avery Brooks's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Captain Benjamin Sisko on 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' |
Intro
Avery Brooks is an American actor, director, singer, and educator, best known for his role as Captain Benjamin Sisko in the television series 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.' Renowned for his powerful performances on stage and screen, Brooks has also contributed significantly to theater and the arts.
Early Life & Background
Avery Brooks was raised in Gary, Indiana. His mother, Eva Lydia Brooks, was a choral conductor and music instructor, while his father, Samuel Brooks, was a union official and tool and die worker. Brooks attended Indiana University and Oberlin College before graduating from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Fine Arts, becoming the first African American to receive an MFA in acting and directing from Rutgers.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Captain Benjamin Sisko in 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' (1993–1999)
- Starred in and executive produced 'A Man Called Hawk' (1989)
- Performed extensively in theater, noted for roles in 'Othello' and 'Paul Robeson'
- First African American to receive an MFA in acting and directing from Rutgers University
- Professor emeritus at Rutgers University
Trivia
- In addition to acting, Avery Brooks is an accomplished jazz and opera singer.
- Brooks was inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Theatre in 2013.
- He has narrated several documentaries and animated series.
FAQs
People also ask
Avery Brooks is 77 years old.
Avery Brooks was born the 2 October 1948.
Evansville, Indiana, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About October 2nd, 1948, in brief:
- Day of the week: October 2nd, 1948 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Johnny Belinda directed by Jean Negulesco
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