Geraldine Brooks
Geraldine Brooks (born Geraldine Stroock; October 29, 1925 – June 19, 1977) was an American actress whose three-decade career on stage as well as in films and on television was noted with nominations for an Emmy in 1962 and a Tony in 1970. She was married to author Budd Schulberg.
Brooks was born in New York City, the daughter of Lawrie Brooks, an American big-band singer, and Gloria, a public relations officer. She attended Bethlehem College, a secondary school for girls, and the University of Sydney.
Brooks began her acting career in the early 1950s, appearing in off-Broadway productions and television shows such as "Studio One" and "Kraft Television Theatre." In 1962, she made her Broadway debut in the play "The Night of the Iguana" by Tennessee Williams, opposite Bette Davis and Margaret Leighton. For her performance, she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play.
Brooks continued to appear on Broadway throughout the 1960s and 1970s, starring in productions such as "The Subject Was Roses" (1964), "The Diary of Anne Frank" (1965), and "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds" (1970). She also appeared in a number of films, including "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie" (1976) and "The Turning Point" (1977).
Brooks was also a prolific television actress, appearing in numerous series and made-for-TV movies throughout her career. Some of her notable TV credits include "The Twilight Zone" (1961), "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (1962), "The Fugitive" (1965), "Columbo" (1971), and "Medical Center" (1972-1976).
Brooks died of cancer in 1977 at the age of 51. She is remembered as a talented and versatile actress who excelled on both stage and screen.

Possessed

The Reckless Moment

An Act of Murder

Challenge to Lassie

Cry Wolf

The Green Glove

Mr. Ricco

Volcano

The Bull of the West

The Younger Brothers

Street of Sinners

Embraceable You

Johnny Tiger

Ironside

Streets of Sorrow

Cain's Hundred

Kraft Suspense Theatre

The Streets of San Francisco

Naked City

Mannix

Gunsmoke

Perry Mason

Studio One

Combat!

General Electric Theater

Cannon

Johnny Staccato

Get Smart

Ironside

Sam Benedict
The Greatest Show on Earth

Bus Stop

To Rome with Love

Have Gun, Will Travel

Run for Your Life

Daniel Boone

The Fugitive

The High Chaparral

The Virginian
Lux Video Theatre

The Defenders

Climax!

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Adventures in Paradise

The Fugitive

Judd for the Defense

Ben Casey

Mr. Novak

The Fugitive
Medical Story

Stoney Burke

Lights Out

Dr. Kildare

The Outer Limits

Faraday and Company
The Dumplings
Woman With A Past

The Outsider

The Outer Limits
Lux Video Theatre

The Name of the Game

Studio One

Studio One

The United States Steel Hour

Barnaby Jones
