Bobby J. Brown

Bobby J. Brown
Born1963
Died (aged 62)
OccupationActor

Bobby J. Brown (1963 – February 24, 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 24, 2026, at the age of 62.[1][2][3]

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. ^ a b 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.
  2. ^ French, Kennedy (February 26, 2026). "Bobby J. Brown, Actor on 'The Wire,' Dies at 62". Variety. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
  3. ^ "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.