How 'Men of a Certain Age' helped turn Andre Braugher into a comedic star
Andre Braugher was one of the three stars of "Men of a Certain Age," a well-received cable dramedy about a group of college buddies grappling with the insecurities and disappointments of middle age. Initially, producers were hesitant to cast Braugher in the role of Owen Thoreau Jr. The series premiered in 2009 on TNT, and the actor, who died Monday at 61, garnered two Emmy nominations for his performance as a frustrated car salesman.
Despite its critical acclaim, the
