Scott Brazil

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name = Scott Brazil

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birthname = Scott Beaird Brazil
birthdate = birth date|1955|5|12|mf=y
location = Sacramento County, California, United States
deathdate = death date and age|2006|4|17|1955|5|12|mf=y
deathplace = Sherman Oaks, California, United States

Scott Brazil (12 May 1955 -17 April 2006) was an Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning American television producer and director.

Early years

Brazil was born in Sacramento County, California. He was a graduate of the University of Southern California where he earned a bachelor of science degree from the Annenberg School of Journalism.

Family

He was survived by his wife (Marie), daughter (Lindsay)age 17, son (Mark)age 14, his father (David), his mother (Barbara), and brother (Griff)who is awsome.

Career

"Hill Street Blues"

He won Emmy Awards for outstanding Drama Series in 1983 and 1984 and a Golden Globe Award in 1983 for his work on "Hill Street Blues". He was also nominated for Emmys for that series in both 1985 and 1986 and Golden Globes in 1984 and 1985. He worked in various capacities on 54 episodes of the show and directed 18 short films.

"The Shield"

He worked on "The Shield" from its premiere in 2002. He directed 11 episodes of the series, more than any other individual. As a producer, he shared in the show's 2003 Golden Globe Award for best drama series. The season premiere of season six was dedicated to his memory.

Director

Additionally, Brazil directed episodes of "Grey's Anatomy", "JAG" (3 episodes),"Nip/Tuck" (2 episodes), "", LAX, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", and Nash Bridges.

Producer

He also produced "TV 101", "WIOU", "Space Rangers", and "Live Shot".

Executive Producer

He was a co-executive producer of "Cracker", "Gideon's Crossing" and "L.A. Doctors".

He was a member of the Directors Guild of America and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Death

Scott Brazil died in Sherman Oaks, California on April 17, 2006, aged 50, of respiratory failure from complications of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and Lyme Disease.

Posthumous references/acknowledgments

The Kill Point

At the end of the last episode of "The Kill Point" White text on a black background says: "In Memory of Scott Brazil".

The Shield

At the end of the first episode of "The Shield" in season 6; White text on a black background read: "In Memory of Scott Brazil". The Season 5 DVD release of the show contains a 25 minute tribute to him from cast and crew members.

References

* [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/people/obit_brief_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002346076 Emmy-winning director Scott Brazil, 50.] "Hollywood Reporter"
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4927722.stm BBC News obituary ("Hill Street Blues producer dies") 20 April 2006]

External links

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NAME= Brazil, Scott
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SHORT DESCRIPTION=television producer, director
DATE OF BIRTH=May 12, 1955
PLACE OF BIRTH= Sacramento County, California
DATE OF DEATH=April 17, 2006
PLACE OF DEATH=Sherman Oaks, California