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Avery Brooks Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 6, 2026: By Njora Robert

Avery Brooks is an American actor best known for playing Captain Benjamin Sisko in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

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Best Known For:The television show Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Breakthrough:Cast as Captain Benjamin Sisko, the first Black lead in a Star Trek series in 1993

10 Quick Facts About Avery Brooks

  • Full Name: Avery Brooks
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: The television show Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
  • Current Role: Actor / educator
  • Date of Birth: October 2, 1948
  • Age: 77 years old
  • Place of Birth: Evansville, Indiana
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Vicki Bowen
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Avery Brooks Age

Avery Brooks is about 78 years old as of 2026. Avery Brooks was born in 1948.

Avery Brooks Height

Avery Brooks stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches. This is approximately 185 cm.

Education

His educational background includes studies at Indiana University and Rutgers University.

  • Indiana University
  • Rutgers University
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
    • Period: 1976
  • Rutgers University
    • Qualification: Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
    • Period: 1976

Career & Work

Avery Brooks' career includes acting and entertainment roles with Paramount Television and ABC.

Organization: Paramount Television
Role: Captain Benjamin Sisko
Period: 1993–1999
Organization: ABC
Role: Hawk
Period: 1985–1988
Details: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Rise to Fame

Avery Brooks rose to prominence for his role on the television show Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and American History X.

Television

  • TV Show: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Captain Benjamin Sisko, 1993-1999)

Film

  • Film: American History X (Dr. Bob Sweeney, 1998)

Awards & Achievements

  • NAACP Image Award — NAACP — Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

Avery Brooks Family & Relationships

Avery Brooks is married to Vicki Bowen. He has 3 children.

  • Father: Samuel Brooks
  • Mother: Eva Lydia Crawford

Lesser Known Facts

  • Avery was the first African American to receive an MFA in acting and directing from Rutgers.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Avery Brooks
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: October 2, 1948
  • Age: 77
  • Birthday: October 2
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Place of Birth: Evansville, Indiana

Measurements

  • Height: 6 ft 1 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Black

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Samuel Brooks
  • Mother: Eva Lydia Crawford
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Vicki Bowen
  • Children: 3 Children

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

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  • Vicki Bowen (Spouse • Wife)

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