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
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
Related Biographies
- Vicki Bowen (Spouse • Wife)
