Foster Brooks
Actor
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.
Filmography
The Villain
as Bank Clerk 1979
Smorgasbord
as The Pilot 1983
Oddballs
as Hardy Bassett 1984
The Giant of Thunder Mountain
as Doc (Townsman) 1990
GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords
as Stoneheart / Fossil Lord (voice) 1986
A Concert: Behind Prison Walls
as Self 1978
Happy Birthday, Las Vegas
1977
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
as Self 1983
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as Self - Roastee (archive footage) 1998
Joys
as Self 1976