Brooke Adams

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Brooke Adams

Acting 77 February 8, 1949

New York City, New York, USA

Brooke Adams (born February 8, 1949) is an American actress known for her compelling performances in film, television, and theatre. She gained recognition for her roles in movies…

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

7.5 1962 TV Show
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

8.0 1999 TV Show
Monk

Monk

7.9 2002 TV Show
Frasier

Frasier

7.7 1993 TV Show
The Dead Zone

The Dead Zone

7.0 1983 Movie
Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

7.2 1978 Movie
Touched by an Angel

Touched by an Angel

7.2 1994 TV Show
Days of Heaven

Days of Heaven

7.5 1978 Movie
Wings

Wings

6.9 1990 TV Show
Moonlighting

Moonlighting

7.5 1985 TV Show
Great Performances

Great Performances

6.1 1971 TV Show
The Accidental Husband

The Accidental Husband

5.6 2008 Movie

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Brooke Adams (born February 8, 1949) is an American actress known for her compelling performances in film, television, and theatre. She gained recognition for her roles in movies like "Days of Heaven" and "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," showcasing her acting depth and versatility. Adams' talent and dedication to her craft have earned her acclaim in the entertainment industry. On television, she has appeared in Thirtysomething (1987), Moonlighting (1985), Family (1976), The Lion of Africa (1987), Special People (1984), the miniseries Lace (1984) and Lace II (1985), 5 episodes of Monk (2002), BrainDead (2016) on CBS and she was writing, producing, directing, and starring in a web-series called "All Downhill from Here." (2015).

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    Still Life

    Movie Ruth

  2. 2025
    Tony Shalhoub Breaking Bread

    TV show Self

  3. 2023
    Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie

    Movie Beth

  4. 2020
    Stars in the House

    TV show Self

  5. 2019
    Gary's Walk

    Movie Marcia

  6. 2018
    Snapshots

    Movie Patty

  7. 2017
    Breakable You

    Movie Ruth Frank

  8. 2015
    Guns for Hire

    Movie Secretary

  9. 2014
    Sole Survivor: Interview with Star Brooke Adams

    Movie Herself

  10. 2012
    Hemingway & Gellhorn

    Movie Madrid Woman (uncredited)

  11. 2008
    The Accidental Husband

    Movie Carolyn

  12. 2006
    The Politics of the Dead Zone

    Movie Self

  13. 2006
    The Legend of Lucy Keyes

    Movie Samantha Porter

  14. 2003
    Party Animals

    Movie Celeb Mother

  15. 2002
    Monk

    TV show Leigh Harrison

  16. 2002
    Made-Up

    Movie Elizabeth James Tivey

More credits
  1. 1999
    Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    TV show Margo

  2. 1997
    Gun

    TV show Joyce

  3. 1995
    Picture Windows

    TV show Angie Varnas

  4. 1995
    The Baby-Sitters Club

    Movie Elizabeth Thomas Brewer

  5. 1994
    Probable Cause

    Movie (uncredited)

  6. 1994
    Picture Windows: Song of Songs

    Movie Angie Varnas

  7. 1994
    The Fire This Time

    Movie Narrator (voice)

  8. 1994
    Touched by an Angel

    TV show Susana

  9. 1993
    Frasier

    TV show Marilyn (voice)

  10. 1993
    The Last Hit

    Movie Anna Dunne

  11. 1992
    Gas Food Lodging

    Movie Nora

  12. 1991
    Sometimes They Come Back

    Movie Sally Norman

  13. 1991
    The Unborn

    Movie Virginia Marshall

  14. 1990
    Wings

    TV show Mary

  15. 1989
    Bridesmaids

    Movie Pat

  16. 1987
    Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim

    Movie

  17. 1987
    thirtysomething

    TV show

  18. 1987
    Man on Fire

    Movie Jane

  19. 1987
    The Lion of Africa

    Movie Grace Danet

  20. 1985
    Lace 2

    Movie Pagan Trewlawny

  21. 1985
    Key Exchange

    Movie Lisa

  22. 1985
    The Stuff

    Movie Stuff Commercial Spokeswoman

  23. 1985
    Lace II

    TV show Pagan Tralone

  24. 1985
    Almost You

    Movie Erica Boyer