Foster Brooks

Foster Brooks

Deceased · Born: May 11, 1912 · Died: Dec 20, 2001

Personal Details

BornMay 11, 1912 Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Spouse
  • Teri Brooks

    ( May 13, 1950 to Dec 20, 2001 )
  • Loretta Brooks

    ( Apr 14, 1934 to Apr 1, 1950 )
Relatives
  • Randy Brooks (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Foster Brooks, a highly acclaimed and distinguished entertainer, entered this world as one of eight sons born to his parents, his father being a respected law enforcement officer who dedicated his career to upholding justice and maintaining order in society.

During the 1950s, a pivotal period in his life, Brooks made the bold decision to relocate to the vibrant city of Los Angeles, where he embarked on a multifaceted career that would span both the small and large screens, as well as the stage. This remarkable individual's impressive versatility as a stand-up comedian allowed him to effortlessly transition between various roles, further solidifying his reputation as a talented character actor. His numerous appearances on the esteemed Dean Martin Show, an iconic television program that has stood the test of time, served as a testament to his exceptional range and versatility, earning him widespread recognition and admiration within the entertainment industry.

The illustrious Brooks, a luminary whose artistic trajectory spanned a lifetime of dedication and perseverance, progressively refining his skills and artistry, ultimately imprinting an indelible mark on the entertainment industry's collective consciousness. Regrettably, his mortal coil was laid to rest in California in the year 2001, at the venerable age of 89, leaving behind a legacy that continues to captivate and enchant audiences to this very day, an enduring testament to his profound impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

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1990
{"id":103834381,"title":"The Munsters Today","year":1989,"character":"Igor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-munsters-today","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834381.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834381.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":61843,"title":"GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords","year":"1986","character":"Stoneheart \/ Fossil Lord (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gobots-battle-of-the-rock-lords","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61843.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61843.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords
GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords as Stoneheart / Fossil Lord (voice)
{"id":2076,"title":"Murder, She Wrote","year":1986,"character":"Simon Thane","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/murder-she-wrote","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg"},"released":1}
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote as Simon Thane
{"id":9963,"title":"Mike Hammer","year":1986,"character":"Manny, The Great Mandrell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mike-hammer-1984","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9963.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9963.jpg"},"released":1}
Mike Hammer
Mike Hammer as Manny, The Great Mandrell
{"id":62904,"title":"Oddballs","year":"1984","character":"Hardy Bassett","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/oddballs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62904.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62904.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Oddballs
Oddballs as Hardy Bassett
{"id":10603,"title":"Cannonball Run II","year":"1984","character":"Fisherman #1","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cannonball-run-ii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/sejfhhf338k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/sejfhhf338k0.jpg"},"released":1}
Cannonball Run II
Cannonball Run II as Fisherman #1
{"id":3001,"title":"Challenge of the GoBots","year":1984,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/challenge-of-the-gobots","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_3001.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_3001.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":24434,"title":"Smorgasbord (The Movie)","year":"1983","character":"The Pilot","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/smorgasbord-the-movie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24434.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24434.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":8584,"title":"Quincy M.E.","year":1982,"character":"Carriage Driver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/quincy-me","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8584.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8584.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Quincy M.E.
Quincy M.E. as Carriage Driver
{"id":1393,"title":"Mork & Mindy","year":1980,"character":"Miles Sternhagen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mork-mindy-1978","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1393.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1393.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Mork & Mindy
Mork & Mindy as Miles Sternhagen
{"id":80810,"title":"The Villain","year":"1979","character":"Bank Clerk","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-villain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80810.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80810.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
The Villain
The Villain as Bank Clerk
{"id":163589,"title":"Derby-Fieber USA","year":"1979","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/derby-fieber-usa","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163589.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163589.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":198289,"title":"Super Seal","year":"1976","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/super-seal","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198289.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198289.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
{"id":10339,"title":"The High Chaparral","year":1969,"character":"Drunk","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-high-chaparral","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10339.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10339.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
{"id":10321,"title":"Adam-12","year":1968,"character":"Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/adam-12","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10321.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10321.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
Adam-12
Adam-12 as Man
{"id":10365,"title":"I Dream of Jeannie","year":1965,"character":"Englishman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/i-dream-of-jeannie","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/50eb05a43mm0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/50eb05a43mm0.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
{"id":162341,"title":"All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra","year":"1983","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/all-star-party-for-frank-sinatra","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162341.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162341.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":103837697,"title":"Madame's Place","year":1982,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/madames-place","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103837697.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103837697.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":164291,"title":"Joys!","year":"1976","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/joys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164291.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164291.jpg"},"released":1}
1976