Brent Briscoe (May 21, 1961 – October 18, 2017) was an American character actor and screenwriter. He was best known for his role as JJ on '' Parks and Recreation'' (2011–2015).

Early life

Briscoe was born in Moberly, Missouri. After completing his education at the

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, Briscoe launched his career as a theater actor.

Career

He then segued into screenwriting and acting in feature films. He moved to Los Angeles permanently after working with

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on '' Sling Blade''. He also frequently worked with Mark Fauser, who was his college roommate.

Death

Briscoe was hospitalized in October 2017 after suffering a fall. It led to

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and heart complications that resulted in his death on October 18, 2017, at the age of 56.

Filmography as actor

Filmography as writer

* '' Evening Shade'' (2 episodes, 1994) * ''The Right to Remain Silent'' (1996) (teleplay) * '' Waking Up in Reno'' (2002)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Briscoe, Brent 1961 births 2017 deaths Male actors from Missouri American male film actors American male screenwriters American male television actors American television writers People from Moberly, Missouri University of Missouri alumni American male television writers Screenwriters from Missouri