Bobby J. Brown Actor On “The Wire” Dies at 62 – Entertainment News

By Karen Beishuizen

Bobby J. Brown, who portrayed the Baltimore cop Bobby Brown on “The Wire”, has died on Tuesday, 24 February, after being caught in a barn fire. He was 62.

He appeared on “The Wire” on 12 of the series’ 60 episodes over its five-season run.

He made his onscreen debut in 1998 on an episode of “Homicide: Life on the Street”.

Bobby J. Brown boxed as a youngster and compiled an amateur record of 73-13, winning five Golden Glove championships...