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Avery Brooks

Avery Franklin Brooks (born October 2, 1948) is an American actor, jazz musician, opera singer and college professor. Brooks is perhaps best known for his television roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Hawk on Spenser: For Hire and its spinoff A Man Called Hawk, and his film role in American History X. Brooks was born in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Eva Lydia (née Crawford), a chorale conductor and music instructor, and...

Has Anything You've Done Made Your Life Better?

Has Anything You've Done Made Your Life Better?

00:03

Sweeney has told Derek that he needs to ask himself this question.

Right Now, Your Anger Is Consuming You Here

Right Now, Your Anger Is Consuming You Here

00:05

Sweeney is telling Derek that his anger is preventing him from being able to ...

Look, Derek, You Are Too Damn Smart

Look, Derek, You Are Too Damn Smart

00:05

Sweeney is telling Derek that he is too smart to not see the holes in all the...

Alexander Found In Derek His Shining Prince

Alexander Found In Derek His Shining Prince

00:09

Sweeney is telling the cops about the history between Derek and Cameron.

He Was A Skinhead, Right?

He Was A Skinhead, Right?

00:04

Sweeney is telling a cop that Derek was the head skinhead around town.

I'm Your History Teacher From Now On

I'm Your History Teacher From Now On

00:12

Sweeney is telling Danny that from now on, he will be Danny's history teacher.

He Was A Brilliant Student

He Was A Brilliant Student

00:09

Sweeney is telling Danny that he sees parallels between Danny and his older b...

This Racist Propaganda, This Mein Kampf Psychobabble

This Racist Propaganda, This Mein Kampf Psychobabble

00:09

Sweeney continues to try to convince Murray not to give up on Danny.

I am not disputing the fact that the child is confused

I am not disputing the fact that the child is confused

00:08

Sweeney is telling Murray that he isn't ready to give up on Danny.

 Don't Insult My Intelligence, Murray

Don't Insult My Intelligence, Murray

00:05

Sweeney is telling Murray not to insult his intelligence and that he hates Da...

I Think the Street Would Kill You

I Think the Street Would Kill You

00:05

Sweeney is telling Danny that he thinks that getting kicked out of school and...

Look, Everything you do right now has something to do with Derek

Look, Everything you do right now has something to do with Derek

00:08

Derek is telling Sweeney that what Derek did has nothing to do with him. Swe...

You have to ask the right question

You have to ask the right question

00:30

Sweeny is talks to Derek in jail and is trying to help him get his life turne...

There is much to learn

There is much to learn

Sisko has pulled Kasidy into the weird Prophet-place that he's in and is expl...

Your Time Of Trial Has Ended

Your Time Of Trial Has Ended

Sarah is telling Sisko that his trials are over and that he needs to rest now.

And Dukat Is He Dead?

And Dukat Is He Dead?

Sisko is asking Sarah if Dukat is dead now that he has defeated the Pah-wraiths.

The Pah-Wraiths Will Never Conquer Anything

The Pah-Wraiths Will Never Conquer Anything

Sisko is telling Dukat that he will defeat the Pah-wraiths. Dukat laughs at ...

The Prophets Have Sent Me A Gift

The Prophets Have Sent Me A Gift

Sisko has come down to the fire caves to confront Dukat who has become the em...

I understand now what I have to do

I understand now what I have to do

Sisko has just had a moment of revelation and now understands that he has to ...

To the Best Crew Any Captain Ever Had

To the Best Crew Any Captain Ever Had

Sisko is giving a toast to the crew of DS9.

I'll Probably Regret This in the Morning

I'll Probably Regret This in the Morning

Sisko is telling Worf that if he wants to go and be an ambassador for the Kli...

I was not aware I had any plans

I was not aware I had any plans

Martok and Sisko approach Worf to discuss his future career options.

I'll meet you both on Cardassia

I'll meet you both on Cardassia

Martok, Sisko and Ross are discussing their supposedly impending victory over...

This may be the last time we're all together

This may be the last time we're all together

Sisko is giving a toast to the command staff.