Brutus Howell

Character Information
Brutus Howell, also known as Brutal, is a main character in AMC's The Green Mile. He is a guard in the death row cellblock at Cold Mountain Penitentiary in Louisiana. Brutus is the right-hand-man of Paul Edgecomb and one of his best friends. Despite his known nickname alias Brutal, he's a very good, nice, and polite man. But will kick ass if he has to.

Biography
Not much is known about Brutus, only that he has a strong friendship with his colleague Paul Edgecomb.
 * -|Season 1=

Pilot

A night in may 1931, Brutus and his colleagues prepare prisoner Dick Franklin for his execution in the electric chair. They bring him to the execution, where several people are sitting and waiting for the death of Dick. Guards Harry and Alex put Dick on the chair and Paul orders the executioner to switch the lever. Dick is electrocuted.

The next day Brutus is greeted by Paul as he enters the cellblock. He tells Paul that today a new prisoner arrives, who is convicted for the murder of his wife and brother. Brutus warns him that the prisoner is a dangerous man, but Paul assures him that they will be able to handle him.

Harry and Arnold bring in the new prisoner and walk him to his cell. Paul watches as they lock him up in his cell and as Larry is singing a song, Paul tells Brutus that that guy is trouble. Later, Brutus and Arnold go check on the prisoners and they talk about the execution of Dick. When they pass a cell, a black prisoner begs for more food. Arnold spits in the prisoner's face and walks off. Brutus tells him that they don't treat prisoners like that, on which Arnold starts to yell at his colleague and draws his gun at the prisoner.

Brutus asks Arnold to put his gun down, but Arnold pulls the trigger and shoots Samuel in his leg. He explains to his fellow guards that the convicts don't deserve to be treated well fot what they've done. Paul comes out of his office and angrily sends Arnold outside.

Season 1

 * "Pilot"
 * "Only the Lonely"

Trivia

 * Brutus Howell is portrayed by David Morse in the 1999 film of the same name.
 * Originally actor Ryan Hurst was cast in the role of Brutus, but because of his contract with televison series "Outsiders", he couldn't shave his beard off.