Brent Briscoe
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Biography
Biography
Born in Moberly, Missouri in 1961, Brent Briscoe graduated from the University of Missouri and quickly began working in local and regional theater. His first on screen appearance came in 1991, in a supporting role on an episode of "Knots Landing" (CBS, 1979-1993). He had recurring roles on sitcoms "Evening Shade" (CBS, 1990-94) and "Hearts Afire" (CBS, 1992-95), and even found himself writing episodes for the former. In 1994, Briscoe collaborated for the first time with Billy Bob Thornton, playing a supporting role in the short film "Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade" (1994). Briscoe would also go on to play a supporting role in the feature length film, "Sling Blade" (1996), based on the short film. Briscoe worked consistently, playing a number of supporting roles on TV series and in films, most notably in "A Simple Plan" (1998), also with Thornton. Thornton also starred in "Waking Up in Reno" (2002), a film scripted by Briscoe, who also played a supporting role. In 2011, Briscoe made his first appearance as JJ, owner of lead character Leslie Knope's favorite diner, on "Parks and Recreation" (NBC, 2009-2015), a role he would reprise a number of times over the course of the series. Briscoe played his largest role in "Twin Peaks" (Showtime, 2017), playing local detective Dave Macklay in David Lynch's revival of his iconic series. Briscoe passed away suddenly in October of 2017 from complications after a fall.
Filmography
Cast (Feature Film)
Writer (Feature Film)
Cast (TV Mini-Series)
Life Events
1991
Made his screen-acting debut as a pizza delivery guy in "Knots Landing"
1996
Played Scooter Hodges in Billy Bob Thornton drama "Sling Blade"
1997
Appeared in crime drama "U-Turn"
1998
Played Clem in "Another Day in Paradise"
1999
Played the chief of police in Owen Wilson vehicle "The Minus Man"
1999
Had a minor role in Melanie Griffith comedy "Crazy in Alabama"
2001
Played Junior Barnes in "Double Take"
2001
Teamed up with David Lynch for the surreal thriller "Mulholland Drive"
2007
Appeared in the sports drama "Home of the Giants"
2007
Played Detective Hodge in "In the Valley of Elah"
2007
Appeared in the Nicolas Cage vehicle "National Treasure: Book of Secrets"
2010
Had a recurring guest role on "Desperate Housewives"
2011
Had a recurring role as diner owner JJ on "Parks and Recreation"
2012
Appeared as a cop in Chris Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises"
2014
Appeared in the horror flick "Zombeavers"
2017
Re-teamed with David Lynch for the final project released during his lifetime, playing Detective Dave Macklay on "Twin Peaks: The Return"
