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Brooke Adams (born February 8, 1949) is an American actress, film producer and television personality. She is best known for her roles as Sarah Bracknell in The Dead Zone, Abby in Days of Heaven and Elizabeth Driscoll in Flowers of War.
Brooke Adams was a native New Yorker from a wealthy family. She was a direct descendant of U.S. Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams. She developed a keen interest in dance at a very young age and later attended the High School of Performing Arts and the School of American Ballet.
She made her film debut in 1963 on the CBS series East End/West End. Eight years later, she made her film debut in the suspense horror film The Rue Morgue Murders in an unnamed role. She is also known for her small screen roles as Elizabeth James Hales in All Downhill from Here and Senator Diane Vaynerchuk in BrainDead.
Brooke Adams has over 60 film and television titles in her 50-year career. In 1979, she was nominated for a Saturn Award for “Outlander.” In 2009, she wrote, produced and directed the short film “Pet Peeves.” The web series “All Downhill from Here” was also produced by Brooke Adams.
American actress
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| full name: | Brooke Adams |
| date of birth: | February 8, 1949 (75 years old) |
| place of birth: | New York, New York, United States |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| high: | 1.65m |
| parents: | Rosalind Gould, Robert K. Adams |
| brothers and sisters: | Lynne Adams |
| Husband • Spouse: | Tony Shalhoub ( m. 1992) |
| Boyfriend and partner: | not applicable |
| children: | Josie Lynn Shalhoub, Sophie Shalhoub |
| Profession: | Actress • Television personality |
| net worth: | $10 million |
Early life and education
On February 8, 1949, the famous actress Brooke Adams made her debut in the bustling metropolis of New York City, stunning the world. Rumors about her lineage claimed that she might be a direct descendant of two U.S. presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams – a very noble lineage! Her parents were no ordinary people – her father, Robert K. Adams, was a multifaceted figure, not only an outstanding actor but also a producer and former vice president of CBS, while her mother, Rosalind Gould, was also a talented actress.
Her love for the performing arts was evident at an early age, when she studied dance at her aunt’s studio in the idyllic town of Montague, Michigan. Brooke Adams’s love for the art form soon propelled her to new heights, and she attended the prestigious High School of the Performing Arts and the School of American Ballet. Her sister, Lynne Adams, a talented actress, was quick to follow in her footsteps.
Brooke Adams’s path to fame hasn’t been an easy one, but her talent and dedication to her career have proven to be her strongest weapons. With every performance, she captivates the audience with her nuanced acting and impeccable timing. Her effortless elegance and natural charm have made her a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. It’s no wonder she continues to be hailed as one of the most talented actresses of our time.
Profession
Brooke Adams made her film debut in 1963 in the Monday morning episode of the CBS television show East Side/West Side, titled “My Children”. From 1965 to 1966, she played Cynthia Crackerby on the CBS comedy series OK Crackerby!
She made her debut in an uncredited role in Gordon Hessler’s 1971 thriller The Murders in the Rue Morgue, based on the Edgar Allan Poe short story of the same name. She also had uncredited roles in the 1974 film version of The Great Gatsby, The Lords of Flatbush, and other films.
In 1975, Brooke Adams appeared in five television movies: The Murder of Flight 502, The Return of Joshua Cabe’s Daughter, Who is the Black Dahlia?, and The Song of the Succubus. She starred in three episodes of the ABC series The Family between 1977 and 1978. She appeared on screen with Richard Gere, Sam Shepard, and Linda Manz in Terrence Malick’s 1978 romantic historical drama Days of Heaven.
The heroine Abby, her boyfriend and his sister flee Chicago for the Texas Panhandle. They then start working for a large and successful company, where they meet their boss, a taciturn man who falls in love with Abby and marries her. The film won the Best Director Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1979. Despite initial mediocre reviews, the film was later considered a breakthrough achievement in filmmaking.
In 1978, Brooke Adams starred in another Philip Kaufman classic, “Innocent Flower.” Innocent Flower was a box office success based on the 1956 film of the same name, but received mixed reviews from critics. The film was based on Jack Finney’s 1955 novel of the same name. Like “Days of Heaven,” the film’s reviews have improved significantly over time.
She played a teacher named Sarah Bracknell in David Cronenberg’s horror film The Dead Zone in 1983. Some of her other films include Almost You (1985), The Unborn (1991), Refueling Food Inn (1992), The Legend of Lucy Case (2006), and Snapshot (2018).
Brooke Adams co-starred with Bess Armstrong and Arielle Dombasle in the two-part ABC miniseries Lace in 1984. She appeared in five episodes of the USA Network mystery comedy series Monk, in which her husband Tony Shalhoub played the title role.
They worked together again in the CBS political satire horror series BrainDead (2016), in which she played the role of Elizabeth James Hires. In 2015 and 2017, she produced the web series All Downhill from Here.
Filmography
- brain death
- Murder on Flight 502
- Joshua Cabe’s Daughters Return
- Who is the Black Dahlia?
- Succubus Song
- Lord of Flatbush
- The Murders in the Rue Morgue
- monk
personal life
Brooke Adams has been married to actor Tony Shalhoub since 1992. They have two daughters, Josie Lynn Shalhoub and Sophie Shalhoub, both adopted.
Tony Shalhoub revealed that he and Brooke Adams contracted COVID-19 a month ago and recovered in May 2020 after a “really bad few weeks.”
net worth
Brooke Adams has a net worth of $10 million and works as an actress in the United States of America. Her wealth comes from acting and other endorsement deals.
social media
- Twitter: @RealBrookeAdams
- Instagram: @RealBrookeAdams
