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Janice · 04-19-2006, 11:10 PM

'Shield' Producer Scott Brazil Dies at 50

(AP) This undated photo provided by FX Networks shows Emmy-winning producer-director Scott Brazil at...Full Image

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Emmy-winning producer-director Scott Brazil, whose television shows included "The Shield" and "Hill Street Blues," has died. He was 50.

Brazil died Monday of respiratory failure due to Lou Gehrig's disease and lyme disease complications, FX Networks spokesman John Solberg said Wednesday.

Brazil was executive producer of "The Shield," the first original drama series on FX Networks, and he directed 11 episodes. Brazil and "Shield" creator and executive producer Shawn Ryan won the 2002 Golden Globe for drama series.

Although his condition had worsened, Brazil used a motorized wheelchair to go about his duties as "The Shield" producer-director, Ryan said.

"He worked (last) Thursday, working to the very last day, talking to the writers, doing casting and prepping our next episode," Ryan said Wednesday. "That's what made all this so stunning for us. We're kind of shocked."

Shooting on the set of "The Shield" continued on schedule Tuesday in tribute to Brazil.

"I think everyone would have felt lost if they went home and had to deal with this and had nothing to do," Ryan said.

"This was really one of the great guys of Hollywood," he added.

Brazil also directed episodes of "Nip/Tuck,""Grey's Anatomy,""CSI: Miami,""NCIS,""JAG,""Nash Bridges" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." He also directed the pilot of "Playmakers" for ESPN.

As a producer on NBC's "Hill Street Blues," Brazil won two Emmys for drama series in 1983 and 1984, and a Golden Globe in 1983 for TV drama series.
Brazil graduated from the University of Southern California's Annenberg School of Journalism and was a member of the Directors Guild and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

He is survived by his wife, Marie; daughter Lindsay, 15; son Mark, 11; his father David; his mother Barbara; and brother Griff. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the television academy's Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre in North Hollywood.

EdBrownJr · 05-02-2006, 01:48 PM

rip

TJL · 05-02-2006, 03:46 PM

Wow! What a shame.

Mr. Television · 05-02-2006, 04:19 PM

That's sad. The Shield is one of my favorite shows. R.I.P.

jules70 · 11-28-2008, 12:53 PM

I started watching the Shield a couple of years ago, then got away from it for a whlie. Now I'm back to it again (sooo glad!!!) and have listened to a few of the commentaries on the DVDs. I'm currently watching season 3 and have heard Scott Brazil's name mentioned several times. I had no idea he suffered from that disease, how sad! I'm so sorry to hear he died.

RIP, sir...

04-19-2006, 11:10 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	'Shield' Producer Scott Brazil Dies at 50 'Shield' Producer Scott Brazil Dies at 50 (AP) This undated photo provided by FX Networks shows Emmy-winning producer-director Scott Brazil at...Full Image LOS ANGELES (AP) - Emmy-winning producer-director Scott Brazil, whose television shows included "The Shield" and "Hill Street Blues," has died. He was 50. Brazil died Monday of respiratory failure due to Lou Gehrig's disease and lyme disease complications, FX Networks spokesman John Solberg said Wednesday. Brazil was executive producer of "The Shield," the first original drama series on FX Networks, and he directed 11 episodes. Brazil and "Shield" creator and executive producer Shawn Ryan won the 2002 Golden Globe for drama series. Although his condition had worsened, Brazil used a motorized wheelchair to go about his duties as "The Shield" producer-director, Ryan said. "He worked (last) Thursday, working to the very last day, talking to the writers, doing casting and prepping our next episode," Ryan said Wednesday. "That's what made all this so stunning for us. We're kind of shocked." Shooting on the set of "The Shield" continued on schedule Tuesday in tribute to Brazil. "I think everyone would have felt lost if they went home and had to deal with this and had nothing to do," Ryan said. "This was really one of the great guys of Hollywood," he added. Brazil also directed episodes of "Nip/Tuck,""Grey's Anatomy,""CSI: Miami,""NCIS,""JAG,""Nash Bridges" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." He also directed the pilot of "Playmakers" for ESPN. As a producer on NBC's "Hill Street Blues," Brazil won two Emmys for drama series in 1983 and 1984, and a Golden Globe in 1983 for TV drama series. Brazil graduated from the University of Southern California's Annenberg School of Journalism and was a member of the Directors Guild and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. He is survived by his wife, Marie; daughter Lindsay, 15; son Mark, 11; his father David; his mother Barbara; and brother Griff. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the television academy's Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre in North Hollywood.

05-02-2006, 03:46 PM	#3
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Wow! What a shame.
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05-02-2006, 04:19 PM	#4
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11-28-2008, 12:53 PM	#5
jules70 Bixby's Babe Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 20, 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 33	I started watching the Shield a couple of years ago, then got away from it for a whlie. Now I'm back to it again (sooo glad!!!) and have listened to a few of the commentaries on the DVDs. I'm currently watching season 3 and have heard Scott Brazil's name mentioned several times. I had no idea he suffered from that disease, how sad! I'm so sorry to hear he died. RIP, sir...
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05-02-2006, 01:48 PM	#2
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