Acting

Brooke Adams

Born 1949-02-08 · 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 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).

Credits

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Still Life
as Ruth
2025
Tony Shalhoub Breaking Bread
as Self
2025
Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie
as Beth
2023
Stars in the House
as Self
2020
Gary's Walk
as Marcia
2019
Snapshots
as Patty
2018
Breakable You
as Ruth Frank
2017
Guns for Hire
as Secretary
2015
Sole Survivor: Interview with Star Brooke Adams
as Herself
2014
Hemingway & Gellhorn
as Madrid Woman (uncredited)
2012
The Accidental Husband
as Carolyn
2008
The Politics of the Dead Zone
as Self
2006
The Legend of Lucy Keyes
as Samantha Porter
2006
Party Animals
as Celeb Mother
2003
Monk
as Leigh Harrison
2002
Monk
as Edith Capriani
2002
Monk
as Sheriff Margie Butterfield
2002
Monk
as Abigail Carlyle
2002
Made-Up
as Elizabeth James Tivey
2002
Made-Up
Producer
2002
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Margo
1999
Gun
as Joyce
1997
Picture Windows
as Angie Varnas
1995
The Baby-Sitters Club
as Elizabeth Thomas Brewer
1995
Probable Cause
as (uncredited)
1994
The Fire This Time
as Narrator (voice)
1994
Picture Windows: Song of Songs
as Angie Varnas
1994
Touched by an Angel
as Susana
1994
Frasier
as Marilyn (voice)
1993
The Last Hit
as Anna Dunne
1993
Gas Food Lodging
as Nora
1992
Sometimes They Come Back
as Sally Norman
1991
The Unborn
as Virginia Marshall
1991
Wings
as Mary
1990
Bridesmaids
as Pat
1989
Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim
1987
thirtysomething
1987
Man on Fire
as Jane
1987
The Lion of Africa
as Grace Danet
1987
Lace 2
as Pagan Trewlawny
1985
Key Exchange
as Lisa
1985
The Stuff
as Stuff Commercial Spokeswoman
1985
Lace II
as Pagan Tralone
1985
Almost You
as Erica Boyer
1985
Moonlighting
as Terri Knowles
1985
Special People
as Diane Dupuy
1984
Lace
as Jennifer 'Pagan' Trelawney
1984
Vengeance Is Mine
as Jo
1984
The Dead Zone
as Sarah Bracknell
1983
Utilities
as Marion Edwards
1983
The Innocents Abroad
as Julia Newell
1983
American Playhouse
as Jo
1982
American Playhouse
as Jeannie
1982
Tell Me a Riddle
as Jeannie
1980
Cuba
as Alexandra Lopez de Pulido
1979
Nero Wolfe
as Sarah Dacos
1979
A Man, a Woman and a Bank
as Stacey Bishop
1979
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
as Elizabeth Driscoll
1978
Days of Heaven
as Abby
1978
Shock Waves
as Rose
1977
Family
1976
James Dean
as Beverly
1976
Murder on Flight 502
as Vera Franklin
1975
Song of the Succubus
as Olive Deems / Gloria Chambers
1975
Who Is the Black Dahlia?
as Diane Fowler
1975
The Daughters of Joshua Cabe Return
as Mae
1975
Black Bart
as Jennifer
1975
Minestrone
as Announcer
1975
Police Woman
1974
The Great Gatsby
as Party Guest (uncredited)
1974
F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Last of the Belles
as Kitty Preston
1974
Kojak
as Julie Winston
1973
The Bob Newhart Show
as Mitzi Margolis
1972
Murders in the Rue Morgue
as Nurse (uncredited)
1971
Great Performances
as Julia Newell
1971
O.K. Crackerby
as Cynthia Crackerby
1965
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
Bolio: Spirit of the Mustang
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Bolio: Spirit of the Mustang
Executive Producer
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