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Foster Brooks

American actor and comedian (1912-2001) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 89

Foster Murrell Brooks (May 11, 1912 - December 20, 2001) was an American actor and comedian best known for his portrayal of a lovable drunk in nightclub performances and television programs.

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2001Died20 December 20011998The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity RoastsFilm1990The Giant of Thunder MountainFilm, Doc (Townsman)1986GoBots: Battle of the Rock LordsFilm, Stoneheart / Fossil Lord (voice)1984Murder, She WroteSeries, Simon ThaneCannonball Run IIFilm, 1984Fisherman #1OddballsFilm, 1984Hardy Bassett1983All-Star Party for Frank SinatraFilmSmorgasbordFilm, 1983The Pilot1979The VillainFilm, Bank Clerk1978A Concert: Behind Prison WallsFilm1977Happy Birthday, Las VegasFilm1976Quincy, M.E.Series, Carriage DriverJoysFilm, 1976Super SealFilm, 19761975Starsky & HutchSeries, Drunk Gambler1971The Late LizFilm, Howard Borman1968Adam-12Series, Man1967The High ChaparralSeries, Drunk1965Green AcresSeries, Major1964BewitchedSeries, Robert Andrews1961The Mike Douglas ShowSeries1959BonanzaSeries, Judge Rogers1950The Bob Hope ShowSeries1912Born11 May 1912

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Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 2001 · aged 89