Foster Brooks Photo

Foster Brooks

Acting

2.7 Popularity May 11, 1912 (89 years old) Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Foster Brooks was one of eight sons and the son of a lawman. Getting his start in radio, Brooks was a newscaster and disc jockey in Louisville and Buffalo before making the move to television Brooks moved to L.A. in the 50s and began acting in television as well on stage as a stand-up comedian. He w...

Biography

Foster Brooks was one of eight sons and the son of a lawman. Getting his start in radio, Brooks was a newscaster and disc jockey in Louisville and Buffalo before making the move to television Brooks moved to L.A. in the 50s and began acting in television as well on stage as a stand-up comedian. He well known for his appearances on the Dean Martin Show and his character acting. Brooks died in California in 2001 at the age of 89.

Filmography 69

1998
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts Movie

as Self - Roastee (archive footage)

1996
1990
The Giant of Thunder Mountain Movie

as Doc (Townsman)

1990
What a Dummy TV

as Jackie Clark

1988
1986
GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords Movie

as Stoneheart / Fossil Lord (voice)

1985
Small Wonder TV

as Roland Cardwell

1985
CBS Storybreak TV

as (voice)

1984
Murder, She Wrote TV

as Simon Thane

1984
Cannonball Run II Movie

as Fisherman #1

1984
Oddballs Movie

as Hardy Bassett

1984
Mike Hammer TV

as Manny, The Great Mandrell

1983
Smorgasbord Movie

as The Pilot

1982
Madame's Place TV

as Self

1981
Today's F.B.I. TV

as Rainey

1979
The Villain Movie

as Bank Clerk

Photos 1

Foster Brooks Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday May 11, 1912 (89 years old)
Died December 20, 2001
Place of Birth Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Years Active 1950 - 1998
Popularity 2.7
Career Stats
69 Total Credits
12 Movie Roles
57 TV Roles
1 Photos