Geraldine Brooks

Known for ActingBorn 1925-10-29Died 1977-06-19New York City, New York, USA

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). 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.Read more

Movies & web series

Bus Stop

Get Smart

Combat!

The Outer Limits

Kung Fu

Judd, for the Defense

Perry Mason

Street of Sinners

The Greatest Show on Earth

Bonanza

The Younger Brothers

The Fugitive

Mr. Novak

Have Gun, Will Travel

The Streets of San Francisco

The Dumplings

Barnaby Jones

Run for Your Life

Faraday and Company

To Rome with Love

The Name of the Game

Johnny Tiger

Daniel Boone

Mannix

Streets of Sorrow

Ironside

Cannon

Stoney Burke

Possessed

The High Chaparral

An Act of Murder

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

General Electric Theater

Sam Benedict

Gunsmoke

Lux Video Theatre

The Reckless Moment

The Virginian

Kraft Suspense Theatre

Woman With A Past

Mr. Ricco

The Green Glove

The Defenders

The United States Steel Hour

Adventures in Paradise

The Outsider

Ironside

Cry Wolf