Geraldine Brooks
Acting

Geraldine Brooks

Born 29 October 1925 · New York City, New York, USA · Died 19 June 1977

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.

Known for

Bonanza
Get Smart
The Reckless Moment
Possessed
Cry Wolf
An Act of Murder
Challenge to Lassie
The Green Glove
Ben Casey
Vulcano
Mr. Ricco
The Bull of the West
Mr. Ricco
The Bull of the West
Ironside
Johnny Tiger
Street of Sinners
The Green Glove
Vulcano
Streets of Sorrow
The Reckless Moment
Challenge to Lassie
The Younger Brothers
An Act of Murder
Embraceable You
Possessed
Cry Wolf
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