Geraldine Brooks
Known for Acting · 61 credits
- Born
- 1925-10-29
- Died
- 1977-06-19
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- ジェラルディン・ブルックス · Geraldine Stroock
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. 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).
Known For
TV Shows (46)
Perry Mason
1957
as Miriam Waters
Bonanza
1959
as Elizabeth Stoddard Cartwright
The Fugitive
1963
as Lucia Mayfield / Caroline Simpson / Adrienne Banning / Anna Gemma
Mannix
1967
Ironside
1967
Climax!
1954
as Emma Herich
Get Smart
1965
as Tracy Dunhill
The Virginian
1962
as Georgia Price
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
Dr. Kildare
1961
as Laura Bailey
Ben Casey
1961
Naked City
1958
as Vicky
Cannon
1971
Studio One
1948
as Theresa / Minerva
Combat!
1962
as Lt. Ann Hunter
Daniel Boone
1964
as Esther Craig
Run for Your Life
1965
as Alice McKenna
Barnaby Jones
1973
as Janet Enright
The Defenders
1961
as Laura Potter
The High Chaparral
1967
as Fay Leyton
The Name of the Game
1968
as Evelyn Smith
Lights Out
1949
The Outer Limits
1963
as Yvette Leighton / Ann Barton
Gunsmoke
1955
as Esther Harris
Adventures in Paradise
1959
as Sylvia Ashcroft
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
1957
as Helen Lear
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
as Doris Etheridge
Judd, for the Defense
1967
Lux Video Theatre
1950
as Odette / Doraleen Perkins
Mr. Novak
1963
as Claire Andreas
The United States Steel Hour
1953
Cain's Hundred
1961
as Joanne Douglas
Stoney Burke
1962
The Greatest Show on Earth
1963
Sam Benedict
1962
The Outsider
1968
Bus Stop
1961
Johnny Staccato
1959
as Karen Buford
Medical Story
1975
as Liz Winkler
To Rome with Love
1969
General Electric Theater
1953
as Martha Seymour
Faraday and Company
1973
as Louise 'Lou' Carson
Woman With A Past
1954
The Dumplings
1976
as Angela Dumpling
Kung Fu
1972
as Widdaw Tackaberry
Movies (15)
Possessed
1947
as Carol Graham
Cry Wolf
1947
as Julie Demarest
The Reckless Moment
1949
as Bea Harper
An Act of Murder
1948
as Ellie Cooke
Street of Sinners
1957
as Terry
Challenge to Lassie
1949
as Susan Brown
The Bull of the West
1972
as Georgia Price
Ironside
1967
as Honor Thompson
Streets of Sorrow
1950
as Maria Severi
Mr. Ricco
1975
as Katherine Fremont
The Younger Brothers
1949
as Mary Hathaway
The Green Glove
1952
as Christine 'Chris' Kenneth
Embraceable You
1948
as Marie Willens
Johnny Tiger
1966
as Dr. Leslie Frost
Volcano
1950
as Maria, Maddalena's Sister
About Geraldine Brooks
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. She attended Bethlehem College, a secondary school for girls, and the University of Sydney. Brooks began her acting career in the ear… With 61 credits spanning from 1947 to 1976, Geraldine Brooks has appeared in 15 films and 46 TV shows.
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Most Popular Geraldine Brooks Movies
- Possessed (1947) — as Carol Graham
- Cry Wolf (1947) — as Julie Demarest
- The Reckless Moment (1949) — as Bea Harper
- An Act of Murder (1948) — as Ellie Cooke
- Street of Sinners (1957) — as Terry
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