Brooke Adams
Acting • Born 1949-02-08
Biography
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).
Filmography
72 credits
Murders in the Rue Morgue
Movie • 1971
Nurse (uncredited)
The Dead Zone
Movie • 1983
Sarah Bracknell
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Movie • 1978
Elizabeth Driscoll
Shock Waves
Movie • 1977
Rose
The Legend of Lucy Keyes
Movie • 2006
Samantha Porter
The Accidental Husband
Movie • 2008
Carolyn
Sometimes They Come Back
Movie • 1991
Sally Norman
Hemingway & Gellhorn
Movie • 2012
Madrid Woman (uncredited)
Cuba
Movie • 1979
Alexandra Lopez de Pulido
Days of Heaven
Movie • 1978
Abby
Gas Food Lodging
Movie • 1992
Nora
The Baby-Sitters Club
Movie • 1995
Elizabeth Thomas Brewer
Man on Fire
Movie • 1987
Jane
A Man, a Woman and a Bank
Movie • 1979
Stacey Bishop
The Innocents Abroad
Movie • 1983
Julia Newell
Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim
Movie • 1987
The Unborn
Movie • 1991
Virginia Marshall
Murder on Flight 502
Movie • 1975
Vera Franklin
Black Bart
Movie • 1975
Jennifer
Who Is the Black Dahlia?
Movie • 1975
Diane Fowler
The Fire This Time
Movie • 1994
Narrator (voice)
The Lion of Africa
Movie • 1987
Grace Danet
Utilities
Movie • 1983
Marion Edwards
Tell Me a Riddle
Movie • 1980
Jeannie
The Daughters of Joshua Cabe Return
Movie • 1975
Mae
Almost You
Movie • 1985
Erica Boyer
Nero Wolfe
Movie • 1979
Sarah Dacos
Bridesmaids
Movie • 1989
Pat
Probable Cause
Movie • 1994
(uncredited)
Breakable You
Movie • 2017
Ruth Frank
Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie
Movie • 2023
Beth
The Last Hit
Movie • 1993
Anna Dunne
James Dean
Movie • 1976
Beverly
Guns for Hire
Movie • 2015
Secretary
Party Animals
Movie • 2003
Celeb Mother
The Stuff
Movie • 1985
Stuff Commercial Spokeswoman
Vengeance Is Mine
Movie • 1984
Jo
F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Last of the Belles
Movie • 1974
Kitty Preston
Made-Up
Movie • 2002
Elizabeth James Tivey
Snapshots
Movie • 2018
Patty
Minestrone
Movie • 1975
Announcer
Sole Survivor: Interview with Star Brooke Adams
Movie • 2014
Herself
Special People
Movie • 1984
Diane Dupuy
Key Exchange
Movie • 1985
Lisa
Lace 2
Movie • 1985
Pagan Trewlawny
Song of the Succubus
Movie • 1975
Olive Deems / Gloria Chambers
The Great Gatsby
Movie • 1974
Party Guest (uncredited)
The Politics of the Dead Zone
Movie • 2006
Self
Bolio: Spirit of the Mustang
Movie
Picture Windows: Song of Songs
Movie • 1994
Angie Varnas
Still Life
Movie • 2025
Ruth
thirtysomething
TV • 1987
Touched by an Angel
TV • 1994
Susana
Monk
TV • 2002
Leigh Harrison
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TV • 1999
Margo
Frasier
TV • 1993
Marilyn (voice)
Kojak
TV • 1973
Julie Winston
Lace
TV • 1984
Jennifer 'Pagan' Trelawney
Police Woman
TV • 1974
Family
TV • 1976
O.K. Crackerby
TV • 1965
Cynthia Crackerby
Monk
TV • 2002
Edith Capriani
Monk
TV • 2002
Sheriff Margie Butterfield
Monk
TV • 2002
Abigail Carlyle
Lace II
TV • 1985
Pagan Tralone
Moonlighting
TV • 1985
Terri Knowles
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962
Self
Stars in the House
TV • 2020
Self
Wings
TV • 1990
Mary
Picture Windows
TV • 1995
Angie Varnas
Great Performances
TV • 1971
Julia Newell
Tony Shalhoub Breaking Bread
TV • 2025
Self