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person_profile-Geraldine Brooks

Geraldine Brooks Died at age: 51

Actor | Producer

Fullname:

Geraldine Brooks

Date of Birth:

Oct 29, 1925

Country of birth:

USA

Died:

Jun 19, 1977

Biography of

Geraldine Brooks

    Geraldine Brooks (actress) (October 29, 1925 – June 19, 1977, Height 5'2") 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.

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Filmography of

Geraldine Brooks

Found 14 Movies in total

Mr. Ricco

Katherine Fremont ( Actor )

... 1975

The Bull of the West

Georgia Price ( Actor )

... 1972

Ironside

Honor Thompson ( Actor )

... 1967

Johnny Tiger

Dr. Leslie Frost ( Actor )

... 1966

Street of Sinners

Terry ( Actor )

... 1957

The Green Glove

Christine 'Chris' Kenneth ( Actor )

... 1952

Volcano

Maria, Maddalena's sister ( Actor )

... 1950

The Reckless Moment

Bea Harper ( Actor )

... 1949

Challenge to Lassie

Susan Brown ( Actor )

... 1949

The Younger Brothers

Mary Hathaway ( Actor )

... 1949

An Act of Murder

Ellie Cooke ( Actor )

... 1948

Embraceable You

Marie Willens ( Actor )

... 1948

Cry Wolf

Julie Demarest ( Actor )

... 1947

Possessed

Carol Graham ( Actor )

... 1947