Joe Brooks
Biography
Born in Los Angeles, Joe Brooks became an actor after graduating high school. He did some work as an extra, and his first speaking part was in the John Wayne WW II actioner The Fighting Seabees (1944). His acting career was interrupted by wartime service in the South Pacific. Returning to California after the war, he got back into acting again. He spent most of his career in bit parts and extra work until he was called to audition for the pilot for the western comedy series F Troop (1965). When told he would be testing for the part of the lookout, Brooks got the idea to play him as extremely nearsighted, making him virtually useless as a sentry. The pilot sold and Brooks was cast in the series as the "sight-impaired" lookout, Trooper Vanderbilt.
Known For
Catcher (uncredited)
Critic's Choice
Bartender (uncredited)
Cheyenne Autumn
Umpire
The Bad News Bears
Photographer (uncredited)
Kisses for My President
Observer at Accident Scene (uncredited)
I Died a Thousand Times
Pvt. Luke Bannerman (uncredited)
Advance to the Rear
There's Always Tomorrow
Reporter (uncredited)
Illegal
Man #5 at Crossing (uncredited)
Flaming Star
Gisborne's Hood
Robin and the 7 Hoods
Townsman at Carnival (uncredited)
East of Eden
Minor Role (uncredited)
The Young Lions
Revival Meeting Guest (uncredited)
Angel Baby
Pilot (uncredited)
The Fighting Seabees
Jake
Eye of the Tiger
Cop
Pursuit
Worker (uncredited)
A Streetcar Named Desire
Driver
Bachelor Flat
Bus Passenger
The Big Bus
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Rhubarb
Townsman (uncredited)
Wichita
Dave Meyers (Santa)
Gremlins
Bite the Bullet
German Soldier
The Enemy Below
Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Strangers on a Train
Bartender (uncredited)
The Rare Breed
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
26
Gender
Male
Birthday
1923-12-14
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Also Known As
John Joseph Brooks Jr.