Acting · New York City, New York, USA · Born February 8, 1949
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).
MovieStill Life
2025
as Ruth
TVTony Shalhoub Breaking Bread
2025
as Self
MovieMr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie
2023
as Beth
TVStars in the House
2020
as Self
MovieSnapshots
2018
as Patty
MovieBreakable You
2017
as Ruth Frank
MovieGuns for Hire
2015
as Secretary
Sole Survivor: Interview with Star Brooke Adams
2014
as Herself
MovieHemingway & Gellhorn
2012
as Madrid Woman (uncredited)
MovieThe Accidental Husband
2008
as Carolyn
The Politics of the Dead Zone
2006
as Self
MovieThe Legend of Lucy Keyes
2006
as Samantha Porter
Party Animals
2003
as Celeb Mother
TVMonk
2002
as Leigh Harrison
MovieMade-Up
2002
as Elizabeth James Tivey
TVLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Margo
TVPicture Windows
1995
as Angie Varnas
MovieThe Baby-Sitters Club
1995
as Elizabeth Thomas Brewer
MovieProbable Cause
1994
as (uncredited)
MovieThe Fire This Time
1994
as Narrator (voice)
MoviePicture Windows: Song of Songs
1994
as Angie Varnas
TVTouched by an Angel
1994
as Susana
TVFrasier
1993
as Marilyn (voice)
MovieThe Last Hit
1993
as Anna Dunne
MovieGas Food Lodging
1992
as Nora
MovieSometimes They Come Back
1991
as Sally Norman
MovieThe Unborn
1991
as Virginia Marshall
TVWings
1990
as Mary
MovieBridesmaids
1989
as Pat
MoviePaul Reiser: Out on a Whim
1987
TVthirtysomething
1987
MovieMan on Fire
1987
as Jane
MovieThe Lion of Africa
1987
as Grace Danet
MovieLace 2
1985
as Pagan Trewlawny
MovieKey Exchange
1985
as Lisa
MovieThe Stuff
1985
as Stuff Commercial Spokeswoman
TVLace II
1985
as Pagan Tralone
MovieAlmost You
1985
as Erica Boyer
TVMoonlighting
1985
as Terri Knowles
MovieSpecial People
1984
as Diane Dupuy
TVLace
1984
as Jennifer 'Pagan' Trelawney
MovieVengeance Is Mine
1984
as Jo
MovieThe Dead Zone
1983
as Sarah Bracknell
MovieUtilities
1983
as Marion Edwards
The Innocents Abroad
1983
as Julia Newell
TVAmerican Playhouse
1982
as Jo
MovieTell Me a Riddle
1980
as Jeannie
MovieCuba
1979
as Alexandra Lopez de Pulido
MovieNero Wolfe
1979
as Sarah Dacos
MovieA Man, a Woman and a Bank
1979
as Stacey Bishop
MovieInvasion of the Body Snatchers
1978
as Elizabeth Driscoll
MovieDays of Heaven
1978
as Abby
MovieShock Waves
1977
as Rose
TVFamily
1976
MovieJames Dean
1976
as Beverly
MovieMurder on Flight 502
1975
as Vera Franklin
MovieSong of the Succubus
1975
as Olive Deems / Gloria Chambers
MovieWho Is the Black Dahlia?
1975
as Diane Fowler
MovieThe Daughters of Joshua Cabe Return
1975
as Mae
MovieBlack Bart
1975
as Jennifer
MovieMinestrone
1975
as Announcer
TVPolice Woman
1974
MovieThe Great Gatsby
1974
as Party Guest (uncredited)
MovieF. Scott Fitzgerald and the Last of the Belles
1974
as Kitty Preston
TVKojak
1973
as Julie Winston
TVThe Bob Newhart Show
1972
as Mitzi Margolis
MovieMurders in the Rue Morgue
1971
as Nurse (uncredited)
TVGreat Performances
1971
as Julia Newell
TVO.K. Crackerby
1965
as Cynthia Crackerby
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
Bolio: Spirit of the Mustang
