Al Brown, who played Colonel Stan Walchek on the hit series The Wire, died Friday. he was 83 years old.
Braun’s talent manager, Michael, broke the news with the official of the deceased actor facebook page late saturday.
“It is with great sadness that we announce that an angel came for Al yesterday morning, Friday January 13, 2023,” the statement began. A blessing to each and every one of you, my friends, this page will remain a testament to Al’s work and the love he has for his fans.”
Brown’s daughter Jenny told TMZ Her father died in Las Vegas of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. She also shared that before entering Hollywood in the ’90s, she was an Air Force veteran who took two tours in Vietnam.
Jenny added that her late father loved his fans and was always happy to stop and chat with anyone who might have recognized him on the show over the years. .
Brown has also made guest appearances on TV shows such as ‘Rescue Me’, ‘Forensic Files’, ‘Law & Order: SVU’, ‘Commander in Chief’ and ‘The Hustler’. He also had small roles in movies like ‘The Replacements’, ’12 Monkeys’, ‘Lay the Favorite’, ‘Red Dragon’ and ‘Liberty Heights’.
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Despite his long resume, Brown is best known for his role on the hit HBO show. It portrayed a crooked Baltimore Police Department official who sabotages the investigation of the officers investigating the deal.
Brown appeared as Valchek in all five seasons of “The Wire,” but mainly in the second season as a proud Polish-American confused with a Greek mobster.
“I learned almost everything the hard way. LinkedIn biography“I believe that ‘honor’ is a way of life and should be cherished. I always wanted to be an actor.
“I abandoned it for over 30 years due to family, military and obvious responsibilities. “
He has announced that he will officially retire from acting on November 1, 2022.
Brown is survived by his children and extended family.
