Hillary Brooke
- Birthday
- Sep 8, 1914
- Birthplace
- Astoria, New York
Bio: Her cultured Mayfair accent notwithstanding, frosty blonde actress Hillary Brooke was born on Long Island. After attending Columbia University, Hillary launched a modelling career, which led to film work in 1937. Though a handful of her screen portrayals were sympathetic, Hillary's talents were best utilized in roles calling for sophisticated truculence: "other… More Bio: Her cultured Mayfair accent notwithstanding, frosty blonde actress Hillary Brooke was born on Long Island. After attending Columbia University, Hillary launched a modelling career, which led to film work in 1937. Though a handful of her screen portrayals were sympathetic, Hillary's talents were best utilized in roles calling for sophisticated truculence: "other women," murderesses, wealthy divorcees and the like. She is also known for her extensive work with the comedy team of Abbott and Costello. First appearing with the team in 1949's Africa Screams, she was briefly nonplused by their ad-libs and prankishness, but soon learned to relax and enjoy their unorthodox working habits. Retiring in 1960 upon her marriage to MGM general manager Ray Klune, Hillary Brooke has devoted much of her time since to religious and charitable work. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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The Man Who Knew Too Much
Heat Wave
Sherlock Holmes: The Woman in Green
Ministry Of Fear
Wake Island
Filmography
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The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
- Jan Peterson
- 89%
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Bengazi (1955)
- Nora
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The House Across the Lake (Heat Wave) (1954)
- Carol Forrest
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The Maze (1953)
- Peggy Lord
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Invaders from Mars (1953)
- Mary MacLean
- 82%
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