Brooke Adams

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).

Known For

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Monk

Monk

Monk

Monk

Frasier

Great Performances

All Movies (51)

• Still Life2025 · as Ruth
• Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie2023 · as Beth
• Snapshots2018 · as Patty
• Breakable You2017 · as Ruth Frank
• Guns for Hire2015 · as Secretary
• Sole Survivor: Interview with Star Brooke Adams2014 · as Herself
• Hemingway & Gellhorn2012 · as Madrid Woman (uncredited)
• The Accidental Husband2008 · as Carolyn
• The Politics of the Dead Zone2006 · as Self
• The Legend of Lucy Keyes2006 · as Samantha Porter
• Party Animals2003 · as Celeb Mother
• Made-Up2002 · as Elizabeth James Tivey
• The Baby-Sitters Club1995 · as Elizabeth Thomas Brewer
• Probable Cause1994 · as (uncredited)
• The Fire This Time1994 · as Narrator (voice)
• Picture Windows: Song of Songs1994 · as Angie Varnas
• The Last Hit1993 · as Anna Dunne
• Gas Food Lodging1992 · as Nora
• Sometimes They Come Back1991 · as Sally Norman
• The Unborn1991 · as Virginia Marshall
• Bridesmaids1989 · as Pat
• Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim1987
• Man on Fire1987 · as Jane
• The Lion of Africa1987 · as Grace Danet
• Lace 21985 · as Pagan Trewlawny
• Key Exchange1985 · as Lisa
• The Stuff1985 · as Stuff Commercial Spokeswoman
• Almost You1985 · as Erica Boyer
• Special People1984 · as Diane Dupuy
• Vengeance Is Mine1984 · as Jo
• The Dead Zone1983 · as Sarah Bracknell
• Utilities1983 · as Marion Edwards
• The Innocents Abroad1983 · as Julia Newell
• Tell Me a Riddle1980 · as Jeannie
• Cuba1979 · as Alexandra Lopez de Pulido
• Nero Wolfe1979 · as Sarah Dacos
• A Man, a Woman and a Bank1979 · as Stacey Bishop
• Invasion of the Body Snatchers1978 · as Elizabeth Driscoll
• Days of Heaven1978 · as Abby
• Shock Waves1977 · as Rose
• James Dean1976 · as Beverly
• Murder on Flight 5021975 · as Vera Franklin
• Song of the Succubus1975 · as Olive Deems / Gloria Chambers
• Who Is the Black Dahlia?1975 · as Diane Fowler
• The Daughters of Joshua Cabe Return1975 · as Mae
• Black Bart1975 · as Jennifer
• Minestrone1975 · as Announcer
• The Great Gatsby1974 · as Party Guest (uncredited)
• F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Last of the Belles1974 · as Kitty Preston
• Murders in the Rue Morgue1971 · as Nurse (uncredited)
• Bolio: Spirit of the Mustang—

All TV Shows (21)

• Tony Shalhoub Breaking Bread2025 · as Self
• Stars in the House2020 · as Self
• Monk2002 · as Leigh Harrison
• Monk2002 · as Edith Capriani
• Monk2002 · as Sheriff Margie Butterfield
• Monk2002 · as Abigail Carlyle
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · as Margo
• Picture Windows1995 · as Angie Varnas
• Touched by an Angel1994 · as Susana
• Frasier1993 · as Marilyn (voice)
• Wings1990 · as Mary
• thirtysomething1987
• Lace II1985 · as Pagan Tralone
• Moonlighting1985 · as Terri Knowles
• Lace1984 · as Jennifer 'Pagan' Trelawney
• Family1976
• Police Woman1974
• Kojak1973 · as Julie Winston
• Great Performances1971 · as Julia Newell
• O.K. Crackerby1965 · as Cynthia Crackerby
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self