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Foster Brooks

Actor / Comedian | * 05/11/1912 († 89, 12/20/2001) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States of America (USA))
Foster Brooks (May 11, 1912 – December 20, 2001) was an American actor and comedian best known for his portrayal of a lovable drunk in nightclub performances and television programs. ()

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.

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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Kids & Family | Drama
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Movies with Foster Brooks as Actor(9)

as Self - Roastee (archive footage)1998 The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as Doc (Townsman)1990 The Giant of Thunder Mountain
as Stoneheart / Fossil Lord (voice)1986 GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords
as Fisherman #11984 Cannonball Run II
as Hardy Bassett1984 Oddballs
as The Pilot1983 Smorgasbord
as Bank clerk1979 The Villain
1976 Super Seal
as himself1976 Joys

TV Shows/Series with Foster Brooks as Actor(17)

1996 Cosby
as Jackie Clark1990 What a Dummy
as Igor1988 The Munsters Today
as (voice)1985 CBS Storybreak
as Roland Cardwell1985 Small Wonder
as Simon Thane1984 Murder, She Wrote
as Manny, The Great Mandrell1984 Mike Hammer
as himself1982 Madame's Place
as Rainey1981 Today's F.B.I.
as Miles Sternhagen1978 Mork & Mindy
as Carriage Driver1976 Quincy, M.E.
as 1st Man1967 Mr. Terrific
as Englishman1965 I Dream of Jeannie
as The Admiral1964 The Munsters
as (voice)1962 The Jetsons
as himself1962 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Sporting Gentleman1955 Gunsmoke

Full Name: Foster Brooks
Born: Saturday, 05/11 1912 (May) in Louisville, Kentucky (United States of America (USA))
Died: Thursday, 12/20 2001 (December) in Encino (aged: 89)
Zodiac sign: Taurus (Chinese zodiac sign: Rat)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Foster Brooks frequently works together with these people:
Gregg Palmer (19x, Actor)
Victor French (18x, Actor)
Morgan Woodward (17x, Actor)
Shug Fisher (17x, Actor)
Jack Elam (16x, Actor)
Denver Pyle (15x, Actor)
Dennis Cross (14x, Cast)
Anthony Caruso (14x, Actor)
John Dehner (13x, Actor)
Tom Reese (13x, Actor)
Mills Watson (13x, Actor)
Hal Needham (4x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:1311894, Added: 09/03/2019, Last updated: 04/21/2024