Richard Brooks
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Richard Lee Brooks (born December 9, 1962) is an American actor, singer, and director. He played the eccentric bounty hunter Jubal Early in the space-western Firefly and assistant district attorney Paul Robinette in the NBC drama series Law & Order from 1990 to 1993, later appearing as a defense attorney on that same show. In 2013, he began starring as Patrick Patterson in the BET drama series, Being Mary Jane. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Brooks (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Richard Brooks Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Richard Brooks reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Richard Brooks's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 52% of Richard Brooks's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Johnny B Good, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Richard Brooks Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Brooks's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Richard Brooks has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Montross: Blood Rules | Cordell 'Dell' Montross, Sr. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Troubled Waters | Floyd Cash | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Noah's Arc: The 'Rona Chronicles | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | If Love Hadn't Left Me Lonely | Ricardo French | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | In Too Deep | Wesley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Johnny B Good | Johnny B. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Wedding | Lincoln Odis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Code Name: Wolverine | John Baines | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Crow: City of Angels | Judah Earl | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Substitute | Wellman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Chameleon | Tom Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Black Rose of Harlem | Yancey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Memphis | Eben Kinship | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | To Sleep with Anger | Samuel “Baby Brother” | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Neon Empire | Tampa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Shocker | Rhino | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | 84C MoPic | OD | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Terror on Highway 91 | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Shakedown | Michael Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Off Limits | Preacher | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Saxo | Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Hidden | Sanchez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Good to Go | Chemist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Resting Place | Booker T. Douglas | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Teen Wolf | Lemonade | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Badge of the Assassin | Anthony 'Tony' Bottom | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | With Intent to Kill | Eddie Cox | Hit | Similar → |
Richard Brooks - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Richard Brooks?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Brooks is "Johnny B Good" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Richard Brooks acted in?
Richard Brooks has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Richard Brooks?
Other notable films include "If Love Hadn't Left Me Lonely", "Montross: Blood Rules", and "The Wedding".