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Geraldine Brooks
Actor

Geraldine Brooks

29 Oct 1925Born
19 Jun 1977Died
51Age at death
61Credits

Biography

Geraldine Brooks (born Geraldine Stroock; October 29, 1925 – June 19, 1977) was an American actress whose three-decade career on stage as well as in films and on television was noted with nominations for an Emmy in 1962 and a Tony in 1970. She was married to author Budd Schulberg.

Brooks was born in New York City, the daughter of Lawrie Brooks, an American big-band singer, and Gloria, a public relations officer.

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She attended Bethlehem College, a secondary school for girls, and the University of Sydney.

Brooks began her acting career in the early 1950s, appearing in off-Broadway productions and television shows such as "Studio One" and "Kraft Television Theatre." In 1962, she made her Broadway debut in the play "The Night of the Iguana" by Tennessee Williams, opposite Bette Davis and Margaret Leighton. For her performance, she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play.

Brooks continued to appear on Broadway throughout the 1960s and 1970s, starring in productions such as "The Subject Was Roses" (1964), "The Diary of Anne Frank" (1965), and "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds" (1970). She also appeared in a number of films, including "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie" (1976) and "The Turning Point" (1977).

Brooks was also a prolific television actress, appearing in numerous series and made-for-TV movies throughout her career. Some of her notable TV credits include "The Twilight Zone" (1961), "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (1962), "The Fugitive" (1965), "Columbo" (1971), and "Medical Center" (1972-1976).

Brooks died of cancer in 1977 at the age of 51. She is remembered as a talented and versatile actress who excelled on both stage and screen.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 1976The DumplingsSeries: Angela Dumpling (11 episodes)
  2. 1975Medical StorySeries: Liz Winkler (1 episode)
  3. 1975Mr. RiccoFilm: Katherine Fremont
  4. 1973Faraday and CompanySeries: Louise 'Lou' Carson (4 episodes)
  5. 1973Barnaby JonesSeries: Janet Enright (1 episode)
  6. 1972Kung FuSeries: Widdaw Tackaberry (1 episode)
  7. 1972The Streets of San FranciscoSeries (1 episode)
  8. 1972The Bull of the WestFilm: Georgia Price
  9. 1971CannonSeries (1 episode)
  10. 1969To Rome with LoveSeries (1 episode)
  11. 1968The Name of the GameSeries: Evelyn Smith (1 episode)
  12. 1968The OutsiderSeries (1 episode)
  13. 1967MannixSeries (1 episode)
  14. 1967The High ChaparralSeries: Fay Leyton (1 episode)
  15. 1967Judd, for the DefenseSeries (1 episode)
  16. 1967IronsideFilm: Honor Thompson
  17. 1967IronsideSeries (1 episode)
  18. 1966Johnny TigerFilm: Dr. Leslie Frost
  19. 1965Get SmartSeries: Tracy Dunhill (1 episode)
  20. 1965Run for Your LifeSeries: Alice McKenna (1 episode)
  21. 1964Daniel BooneSeries: Esther Craig (1 episode)
  22. 1963Kraft Suspense TheatreSeries: Doris Etheridge (1 episode)
  23. 1963Mr. NovakSeries: Claire Andreas (1 episode)
  24. 1963The Greatest Show on EarthSeries (1 episode)
  25. 1963The FugitiveSeries: Lucia Mayfield, Caroline Simpson, Adrienne Banning / Anna Gemma (1 episode)
  26. 1963The Outer LimitsSeries: Yvette Leighton, Ann Barton (1 episode)
  27. 1962Combat!Series: Lt. Ann Hunter (1 episode)
  28. 1962Stoney BurkeSeries (1 episode)
  29. 1962The VirginianSeries: Georgia Price (1 episode)
  30. 1962Sam BenedictSeries (1 episode)
  31. 1961Ben CaseySeries (2 episodes)
  32. 1961Bus StopSeries (1 episode)
  33. 1961Dr. KildareSeries: Laura Bailey (1 episode)
  34. 1961Cain's HundredSeries: Joanne Douglas (1 episode)
  35. 1961The DefendersSeries: Laura Potter (1 episode)
  36. 1959Adventures in ParadiseSeries: Sylvia Ashcroft (1 episode)
  37. 1959BonanzaSeries: Elizabeth Stoddard Cartwright (1 episode)
  38. 1959Johnny StaccatoSeries: Karen Buford (1 episode)
  39. 1958Naked CitySeries: Vicky (1 episode)
  40. 1957Perry MasonSeries: Miriam Waters (1 episode)
  41. 1957Have Gun, Will TravelSeries (1 episode)
  42. 1957Street of SinnersFilm: Terry
  43. 1957Richard Diamond, Private DetectiveSeries: Helen Lear (1 episode)
  44. 1955GunsmokeSeries: Esther Harris (1 episode)
  45. 1954Climax!Series: Emma Herich (1 episode)
  46. 1954Woman With A PastSeries (110 episodes)
  47. 1953The United States Steel HourSeries (1 episode)
  48. 1953General Electric TheaterSeries: Martha Seymour (1 episode)
  49. 1952The Green GloveFilm: Christine 'Chris' Kenneth
  50. 1950Lux Video TheatreSeries: Odette, Doraleen Perkins (1 episode)
  51. 1950VulcanoFilm: Maria, Maddalena's Sister
  52. 1950Streets of SorrowFilm: Maria Severi
  53. 1949The Reckless MomentFilm: Bea Harper
  54. 1949Challenge to LassieFilm: Susan Brown
  55. 1949Lights OutSeries (1 episode)
  56. 1949The Younger BrothersFilm: Mary Hathaway
  57. 1948An Act of MurderFilm: Ellie Cooke
  58. 1948Studio OneSeries: Theresa, Minerva (1 episode)
  59. 1948Embraceable YouFilm: Marie Willens
  60. 1947Cry WolfFilm: Julie Demarest
  61. 1947PossessedFilm: Carol Graham

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