Brooke Adams
Known for
A career spanning 55+ years and 40+ titles makes Brooke Adams one of the trade's long-distance runners. her Sarah Bracknell in 'The Dead Zone' ranks among the most remembered of her filmography. Horror has been her most frequent territory.
Brooke Adams
28 Movies
12 Series
A career spanning 55+ years and 40+ titles makes Brooke Adams one of the trade's long-distance runners. her Sarah Bracknell in 'The Dead Zone' ranks among the most remembered of her filmography. Horror has been her most frequent territory.
Movies
Plays Elizabeth Driscoll
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1978
Plays Sarah Bracknell
The Dead Zone
1983
Plays Carolyn
The Accidental Husband
2008
Plays Rose
Shock Waves
1977
Plays Abby
Days of Heaven
1978
Plays Stuff Commercial Spokeswoman
The Stuff
1985
Plays Sally Norman
Sometimes They Come Back
1991
Plays Alexandra Lopez de Pulido
Cuba
1979
Plays Elizabeth Thomas Brewer
The Baby-Sitters Club
1995
Plays Secretary
Guns for Hire
2015
Plays Jane
Man on Fire
1987
Plays Nora
Gas Food Lodging
1992
Plays Virginia Marshall
The Unborn
1991
Plays Samantha Porter
The Legend of Lucy Keyes
2006
Plays Patty
Snapshots
2018
Plays Stacey Bishop
A Man, a Woman and a Bank
1979
Plays Vera Franklin
Murder on Flight 502
1975
Plays Ruth Frank
Breakable You
2017
Plays Erica Boyer
Almost You
1985
Plays Lisa
Key Exchange
1985
Producer
Plays Elizabeth James Tivey
Made-Up
2002
Plays Grace Danet
The Lion of Africa
1987
Plays Jennifer
Black Bart
1975
Plays Jeannie
Tell Me a Riddle
1980
Plays Marion Edwards
Utilities
1983
TV Shows
Plays Cynthia Crackerby
O.K. Crackerby
1965
Plays Terri Knowles
Moonlighting
1985
Plays Leigh Harrison
Monk
2002
Plays Pagan Tralone
Lace II
1985
Plays Susana
Touched by an Angel
1994
Plays Marilyn (voice)
Frasier
1993
Plays Julie Winston
Kojak
1973
Plays Mary
Wings
1990
Plays Angie Varnas
Picture Windows
1995
Plays Julia Newell
Great Performances
1971
Plays Mitzi Margolis
The Bob Newhart Show
1972
Plays Jo
American Playhouse
1982
Latest Trailers
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Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie
Full Filmography
Still Life
Ruth
2025
Film
Snapshots
Patty
2018
Film
Breakable You
Ruth Frank
2017
Film
Guns for Hire
Secretary
2015
Film
Hemingway & Gellhorn
Madrid Woman (uncredited)
2012
Film
Monk
Leigh Harrison · 2 episodes
2002–2008
TV
The Accidental Husband
Carolyn
2008
Film
The Legend of Lucy Keyes
Samantha Porter
2006
Film
Made-Up
Elizabeth James Tivey
2002
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Brooke Adams and where are they from?
Brooke Adams is 77 years old, born on February 8, 1949 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Brooke Adams?
Brooke Adams is best known for roles in The Dead Zone, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Days of Heaven.
How many movies has Brooke Adams been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1971), Brooke Adams has appeared in 28 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Brooke Adams's first movie?
The career of Brooke Adams began with Murders in the Rue Morgue (1971).
What is Brooke Adams's most recent movie or series?
Brooke Adams's most recent release is Still Life, which premiered on October 21, 2025.
What TV shows has Brooke Adams appeared in?
On television, Brooke Adams has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Monk, Frasier, Moonlighting.
Brooke Adams
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).