Roscoe Lee Browne Short Bio
Roscoe Lee Browne earned a master’s degree and began teaching French and comparative literature. In 1951, he won the world championship in the 800-yard dash. This led to a change in profession, and in 1956 the decision to become an actor. With no training, his voice and presence lead to a role in the newly formed New York Shakespeare Festival.
Browne began working on and off-Broadway until 1966 when he left the theater until 1983. By the end of the 1960s, he was making regular appearances in films. His roles ranged dramatic such as Black Like Me (1964), Hitchcock’s Topaz (1969), a really terrible movie, the Box in Logan’s Run (1976), comedies like Dear God (1996), and blacksploitation films such as the squeal to Super Fly (1972) – Super Fly T.N.T. (1973). Of course, he was great in one of my favorites – The Cowboys (1972).
He was also a mainstay in 70s television on shows such as All in the Family and Good Times. He also replaced Robert Guillaume as the butler Benson on “Soap” 1977. He died of cancer on April 11, 2007.
The Cowboys (1972) Tribute Re-cut Trailer – AWESOME
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFTN1yhZR64
Reviewed Roscoe Lee Browne Films
- Logan’s Run (1976) Classic Movie Review 215
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- Roscoe Lee Browne Actor – Amazing Voice
Roscoe Lee Browne Short Bio Roscoe Lee Browne earned a master’s degree and began teaching French and comparative literature. In The post Roscoe Lee Browne Actor – Amazing Voice appeared first on ClassicMovieRev.com.
- The Cowboys (1972) Classic Movie Review 19
I’m thirty years older than you are. I had my back broke once, and my hip twice. And on my The post The Cowboys (1972) Classic Movie Review 19 appeared first on ClassicMovieRev.com.
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