Being Richard Brooks

Being Mary Jane is back on January 7 at 10P/9C!

Being Richard Brooks - From the studio to television to the stage, Richard Brooks is an incredibly dynamic actor and singer who portrays Patrick Patterson on Being Mary Jane. Learn more about him now and be sure to tune in on January 7 at 10P/9C for an all new episode of Being Mary Jane!(Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

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Being Richard Brooks - From the studio to television to the stage, Richard Brooks is an incredibly dynamic actor and singer who portrays Patrick Patterson on Being Mary Jane. Learn more about him now and be sure to tune in on January 7 at 10P/9C for an all new episode of Being Mary Jane!(Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

Born and Raised - A Midwesterner, Richard Brooks was born and raised in Cleveland where his love for the arts began early on in his life. As a developing performance artist, he was trained in singing, dancing and acting.(Photo: Paras Griffin/Landov)

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Born and Raised - A Midwesterner, Richard Brooks was born and raised in Cleveland where his love for the arts began early on in his life. As a developing performance artist, he was trained in singing, dancing and acting.(Photo: Paras Griffin/Landov)

Classic Exposure - His performance in the classic August Wilson play Fences put him on the map as a stage actor to watch in the 1980s and eventually led to his move to Los Angeles to take on television.(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI)

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Classic Exposure - His performance in the classic August Wilson play Fences put him on the map as a stage actor to watch in the 1980s and eventually led to his move to Los Angeles to take on television.(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI)

Photo By Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI

Richard Brooks - You may know him as Paul Bobinette from Law & Order, but we suggest that you get to know Richard Brooks as Mary Jane's older, less motivated brother Patrick Patterson.   (Photo: WENN)

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Above the Law - In 1990, Richard Brooks joined one of the longest running crime dramas of all time as part of the cast of Law & Order. He was a regular on the show until 2006, portraying Paul Robinette.(Photo: WENN)

He'll Be Back - Richard Brooks is back on Being Mary Jane come January 7 and is bringing more layers to his role as Mary Jane's older brother Patrick Patterson. You've been warned, so get ready!(Photo: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for GBK Productions & Sparkling Resort Luxury Style Lounge)

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He'll Be Back - Richard Brooks is back on Being Mary Jane come January 7 and is bringing more layers to his role as Mary Jane's older brother Patrick Patterson. You've been warned, so get ready!(Photo: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for GBK Productions & Sparkling Resort Luxury Style Lounge)