Quick Facts
Born:
1912-05-11
Birthplace:
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Credits:
69 Total Roles
Foster Brooks
Acting
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Biography
Foster Brooks was one of eight sons and the son of a lawman. Getting his start in radio, Brooks was a newscaster and disc jockey in Louisville and Buffalo before making the move to television Brooks moved to L.A. in the 50s and began acting in television as well on stage as a stand-up comedian. He well known for his appearances on the Dean Martin Show and his character acting. Brooks died in California in 2001 at the age of 89.
Known For
I Dream of Jeannie
Englishman
Bewitched
Robert Andrews
The Jetsons
(voice)
Bonanza
Judge Rogers
Bonanza
Judge
The Munsters
The Admiral
Murder, She Wrote
Simon Thane
Cannonball Run II
Fisherman #1
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts MOVIE | Self - Roastee (archive footage) |
| 1996 | Cosby TV | Self |
| 1990 | The Giant of Thunder Mountain MOVIE | Doc (Townsman) |
| 1990 | What a Dummy TV | Jackie Clark |
| 1988 | The Munsters Today TV | Igor |
| 1988 | The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour TV | Self |
| 1986 | GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords MOVIE | Stoneheart / Fossil Lord (voice) |
| 1985 | Small Wonder TV | Roland Cardwell |
| 1985 | CBS Storybreak TV | (voice) |
| 1984 | Challenge of the GoBots TV | Self |