About
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...
Known for
Perry MasonSeries • 1957
BonanzaSeries • 1959
IronsideSeries • 1967
The FugitiveSeries • 1963
Get SmartSeries • 1965
MannixSeries • 1967
The VirginianSeries • 1962
Have Gun, Will TravelSeries • 1957
Combat!Series • 1962
Dr. KildareSeries • 1961
Climax!Series • 1954
Studio OneSeries • 1948
CannonSeries • 1971
Naked CitySeries • 1958
Daniel BooneSeries • 1964
Ben CaseySeries • 1961
Barnaby JonesSeries • 1973
The DefendersSeries • 1961
The High ChaparralSeries • 1967
The Name of the GameSeries • 1968
Kraft Suspense TheatreSeries • 1963
Run for Your LifeSeries • 1965
The Outer LimitsSeries • 1963
GunsmokeSeries • 1955