Brooke Adams
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Margo
1999
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
Series
Frasier
Marilyn (voice)
1993
Series
Monk
Leigh Harrison
2002
Series
Monk
Edith Capriani
2002
Series
Monk
Sheriff Margie Butterfield
2002
Series
Monk
Abigail Carlyle
2002
Series
Great Performances
Julia Newell
1971
Series
American Playhouse
Jo
1982
Series
American Playhouse
Jeannie
1982
Series
Wings
Mary
1990
Series
Touched by an Angel
Susana
1994
Series
Moonlighting
Terri Knowles
1985
Series
The Bob Newhart Show
Mitzi Margolis
1972
Series
Police Woman
1974
Series
thirtysomething
1987
Series
Kojak
Julie Winston
1973
Series
Stars in the House
Self
2020
Series
Family
1976
Film
The Dead Zone
Sarah Bracknell
1983
Film
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Elizabeth Driscoll
1978
Series
Gun
Joyce
1997
Film
The Great Gatsby
Party Guest (uncredited)
1974
Film
Days of Heaven
Abby
1978
Film
The Accidental Husband
Carolyn
2008
Series
Lace
Jennifer 'Pagan' Trelawney
1984
Film
The Stuff
Stuff Commercial Spokeswoman
1985
Film
Hemingway & Gellhorn
Madrid Woman (uncredited)
2012
Film
Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie
Beth
2023
Film
Man on Fire
Jane
1987
Film
Sometimes They Come Back
Sally Norman
1991
Film
Cuba
Alexandra Lopez de Pulido
1979
Film
Shock Waves
Rose
1977
Series
Picture Windows
Angie Varnas
1995
Series
O.K. Crackerby
Cynthia Crackerby
1965
Film
Snapshots
Patty
2018
Film
Gas Food Lodging
Nora
1992
Film
The Baby-Sitters Club
Elizabeth Thomas Brewer
1995
Film
Murders in the Rue Morgue
Nurse (uncredited)
1971
Film
The Unborn
Virginia Marshall
1991
Series
Tony Shalhoub Breaking Bread
Self
2025
Film
Guns for Hire
Secretary
2015
Film
Lace 2
Pagan Trewlawny
1985
Film
Still Life
Ruth
2025
Film
James Dean
Beverly
1976
Film
Breakable You
Ruth Frank
2017
Series
Lace II
Pagan Tralone
1985
Film
Special People
Diane Dupuy
1984
Film
Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim
1987
Film
Black Bart
Jennifer
1975
Film
The Legend of Lucy Keyes
Samantha Porter
2006
Film
A Man, a Woman and a Bank
Stacey Bishop
1979
Bolio: Spirit of the Mustang
Film
F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Last of the Belles
Kitty Preston
1974
Film
The Daughters of Joshua Cabe Return
Mae
1975
Film
Who Is the Black Dahlia?
Diane Fowler
1975
Film
Almost You
Erica Boyer
1985
Film
Murder on Flight 502
Vera Franklin
1975
Film
Probable Cause
(uncredited)
1994
Film
Key Exchange
Lisa
1985
Film
Bridesmaids
Pat
1989
Film
Nero Wolfe
Sarah Dacos
1979
Film
Made-Up
Elizabeth James Tivey
2002
Film
The Last Hit
Anna Dunne
1993
Party Animals
Celeb Mother
2003
Film
Song of the Succubus
Olive Deems / Gloria Chambers
1975
Film
Vengeance Is Mine
Jo
1984
Film
Tell Me a Riddle
Jeannie
1980
Film
Utilities
Marion Edwards
1983
Film
The Lion of Africa
Grace Danet
1987
Film
Picture Windows: Song of Songs
Angie Varnas
1994
Film
Minestrone
Announcer
1975
The Politics of the Dead Zone
Self
2006
Sole Survivor: Interview with Star Brooke Adams
Herself
2014
The Innocents Abroad
Julia Newell
1983
Film
The Fire This Time
Narrator (voice)
1994