What happened to actor Roscoe Lee Browne?

Roscoe Lee Browne, a stage, film and television actor known for his rich voice, died early yesterday morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 81 and lived in Los Angeles. The cause was cancer, said Alan Nierob, a spokesman.

What did Roscoe Lee Browne Think of John Wayne?

Browne described working with Wayne as “delightful” and said he had “never worked with anyone who was more professional or generous of spirit.” Cindy Wingate and 167,391 others like this.

How old was Roscoe Lee Browne when he died?

84 years (1922–2007)
Roscoe Lee Browne/Age at death

How old is Roscoe Brown?

94 years (1922–2016)
Roscoe C. Brown Jr./Age at death

Was Roscoe Lee Browne ever married?

Browne died of stomach cancer in Los Angeles on April 11, 2007, aged 84. He never married and had no children.

Where was Roscoe Lee Browne from?

Woodbury, New Jersey, United States
Roscoe Lee Browne/Place of birth

Did Roscoe Lee Browne get along with John Wayne?

Roscoe Lee Browne was urged by his friends not to work with the right-wing John Wayne. He ignored them and the two actors refrained from discussing politics during filming. Despite their political and social opinion differences, John Wayne and Roscoe Lee Browne shared a love of poetry.

What was Roscoe Brown childhood?

Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., was born March 9,1922, in Washington, D.C. Brown was the youngest of two children, his father working as a public health specialist and his mother as a teacher. After graduating from Springfield College in 1943, Brown joined the Air Force, where he served as one of the Tuskegee Airmen.

Who played Mr Jeffers on Barney Miller?

Roscoe Lee Browne
Barney gets a tip and apprehends Charlie Evans Jeffers, a legendary escape artist played by Roscoe Lee Browne, who turns out to be incredibly charming, wise and insightful as he comes to terms with getting old.

What was Roscoe Brown Education?

Springfield College
Roscoe C. Brown Jr./Education

His mother was the former Vivian Berry, a teacher. Brown attended Dunbar High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Springfield College in 1943.

Who is Wilcox on Sanford and Son?

Roscoe Lee Browne
Character/series involvement
Appeared on/ Involved with: Sanford and Son
Character(s) played: Osgood Wilcox in “Jealousy” in Season 2