Foster Brooks

Foster Brooks

Actor

Louisville, Kentucky, USA
May 11, 1912

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.

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Representative Works

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Cannonball Run II
1984Nominee

Best Performance

Cannonball Run II

The Villain
1979Nominee

Best Performance

The Villain

Smorgasbord
1983Nominee

Best Performance

Smorgasbord

Career Highlights

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords
1986Highlight

Best Performance

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords

Joys
1976Highlight

Best Performance

Joys