Foster Brooks

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

Hardy Bassett

Oddballs

Doc (Townsman)

The Giant of Thunder Mountain

Bank Clerk

The Villain

Happy Birthday, Las Vegas

Self

All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra

The Pilot

Smorgasbord

Self

Joys

Stoneheart / Fossil Lord (voice)

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords

Fisherman #1

Cannonball Run II

Self - Roastee (archive footage)

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

Self

A Concert: Behind Prison Walls

Super Seal