Geraldine Brooks
Known For
Acting
Born
1925-10-29 in New York City, New York, USA
Died
1977-06-19
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). 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.
Most Known For
Perry Mason
as Miriam Waters
Bonanza
as Elizabeth Stoddard Cartwright
The Fugitive
as Lucia Mayfield
The Fugitive
as Caroline Simpson
The Fugitive
as Adrienne Banning / Anna Gemma
Get Smart
as Tracy Dunhill
Ironside
Mannix
Have Gun, Will Travel
Studio One
Studio One
as Theresa
Studio One
as Minerva
Dr. Kildare
as Laura Bailey
The Virginian
as Georgia Price
Combat!
as Lt. Ann Hunter
Climax!
as Emma Herich
Ben Casey
Naked City
as Vicky
Cannon
Barnaby Jones
as Janet Enright