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Jacqueline Brookes

1930 – 2013

American actress, acting teacher

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Lived 1930 – 2013 (aged 82). Jacqueline Brookes was an American television actor, film actor, stage actor and teacher.

Jacqueline Victoire Brookes (July 24, 1930 – April 26, 2013) was an American film, television, and stage actress, best known for her work both off-Broadway and on Broadway.

Life and career Brookes was born in Montclair, New Jersey, the daughter of Maria Victoire (née Zur Haar) and Frederick Jack Brookes, an investment banker.

Brookes appeared in the films Ghost Story, The Entity, Paternity, The Good Son, and Losing Isaiah.

She died at age 82 from lymphoma.

Filmography Film + Year Title Role Notes 1971 The Hospital Dr. Immelman (uncredited) 1972 Parades Mrs. Novik (uncredited) 1973 The Werewolf of Washington Angela - Publisher 1974 The Gambler Naomi Freed 1977 Looking Up Becky 1979 Last Embrace Dr. Coopersmith 1981 Paternity Aunt Ethel 1981 Ghost Story Milly 1982 Love and Money Mrs. Paultz 1982 The Entity Dr. Cooley 1983 Without a Trace Margaret Mayo 1989 Sea of Love Helen's Mother 1991 The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear Commissioner Brumford 1992 Whispers in the Dark Lorraine McDowell 1993 The Good Son Alice Davenport 1995 Losing Isaiah Judge Silbowitz (final film role)

Television + Year Title Role Notes 1964–1965 A Flame in the Wind Flora Perkins 3 episodes 1969–1973 As the World Turns Miss Thompson 1972 The Secret Storm Ursula Winthrop 1 episode 1975–1976 Another World Beatrice Gordon 12 episodes 1978 A Death in Canaan Mildred Carston TV movie 1982 Ryan's Hope Sister Mary Joel 4 episodes 1984 License to Kill Judge Miriam Roth TV movie 1985 Silent Witness Ma Dunne TV movie 1986 Jack and Mike Nora Adler 3 episodes 1986 The Equalizer Phyllis Robertson Episode: "Christmas Presence" 1987 American Playhouse Mrs. Connaloe 1 episode 1989 The Equalizer Dr. Grayson Episode: "Lullaby of Darkness" 1990 Law & Order Judge Grace Larkin Episode: "Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die" 1991 All My Children Judge Irene Singer 10 episodes 1992 Star Trek: The Next Generation Admiral Andrea Brand Episode: "The First Duty"

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Iowa, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Awards
Theatre World Award; Fulbright Scholarship
Also known as
Jacqueline Victoire Brookes

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jacqueline Brookes?

American actress, acting teacher (1930–2013)

When was Jacqueline Brookes born?

Jacqueline Brookes was born on 24 July 1930 in Montclair.

When did Jacqueline Brookes die?

Jacqueline Brookes died on 26 April 2013 in New York City.

What was Jacqueline Brookes's occupation?

Jacqueline Brookes was a television actor, film actor, stage actor and teacher.

What nationality was Jacqueline Brookes?

Jacqueline Brookes was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jacqueline Brookes

· Wikidata: Q1260025

· DBpedia: Jacqueline Brookes

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