The American actor Al Brown, known by fans of the series for having played the character of Stan Valchek in The wireHe died last Friday at the age of 83 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease, reports TMZ.
Within The wire, a classic on American television, lends his features to Stan Valchek, a corrupt figure in the Baltimore police force, more concerned with his personal promotion than in the fight against crime. The comedian starred in twenty episodes of the series.
A veteran of the Vietnam War
Al Brown, who began his acting career in the 1990s, was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He had been there twice with the Air Force, his daughter told TMZ.
Al Brown has often appeared in detective series, especially in New York, special unit. We also saw it recently in The scammer, Brown either Commander in chief.
In the cinema, he also landed small roles in several films that have become cult like The army of the 12 monkeys. She also starred in the thriller. Red Dragon and comedy substitutes with Keanu Reeves.
Source: BFM TV
