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 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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ActingBirthday
October 29, 1925Deathday
June 19, 1977Gender
FemaleKnown Movie Credits
15Place of birth
New York City, New York, USAAlso known as
ジェラルディン・ブルックスCast credits
Possessed
Carol GrahamThe Reckless Moment
Bea HarperAn Act of Murder
Ellie CookeChallenge to Lassie
Susan BrownThe Green Glove
Christine 'Chris' KennethCry Wolf
Julie DemarestMr. Ricco
Katherine FremontVolcano
Maria, Maddalena's sisterThe Younger Brothers
Mary HathawayStreet of Sinners
TerryThe Bull of the West
Georgia PriceEmbraceable You
Marie WillensJohnny Tiger
Dr. Leslie FrostIronside
Honor ThompsonStreets of Sorrow
Maria