Joel Brooks
Encyclopedia
Joel Brooks is an American actor
, known for his roles in My Sister Sam
, Six Feet Under, The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green
and Phil of the Future
. Brooks also had a recurring role as a psychologist in Ally McBeal
.
In 1980, he played Gene Wilder
& Richard Pryor
's lawyer in the movie Stir Crazy
.
Brooks was on Pyramid
in 1976 and won $10,000. His celebrity partner was Lucie Arnaz
. Arnaz and Brooks appeared on the same week of shows as celebrity partners in 1988. Brooks also appeared on an episode of M*A*S*H as a wounded Italian soldier who fell in love with Margaret and refused to be shipped back to his unit, because of his undying love for her. He played gay Secret Service Agent Randy in the short run of Hail To The Chief
. He also appeared in two episodes of Three's Company
as Dr. Prescott, a psychologist that Jack sees to build up his self-confidence, and in an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Falow in the episode "Move Along Home". Recently, he appeared in an episode of The Big Bang Theory
as a Jewish professor that Sheldon seeks advice from in the episode "The Jerusalem Duality".
Brooks is currently involved in teaching an audition techniques class, Auditions LA.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, known for his roles in My Sister Sam
My Sister Sam
My Sister Sam is an American situation comedy series that aired on CBS from 1986 to 1988. It was created by Stephen Fischer and executive produced by Diane English.-Synopsis:...
, Six Feet Under, The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green
The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green
The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green is a syndicated comic strip drawn by Eric Orner. Appearing in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender publications, the strip's title character is Ethan Green, a young gay man trying to balance his professional career as a personal assistant with his...
and Phil of the Future
Phil of the Future
Phil of the Future is an American situation comedy that originally aired on Disney Channel from June 18, 2004, to August 19, 2006 for a total of two seasons. The series was created by Tim Maile and Douglas Tuber and produced by 2121 Productions, a part of Brookwell McNamara Entertainment...
. Brooks also had a recurring role as a psychologist in Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal is an American legal comedy-drama series which aired on the Fox network from 1997 to 2002. The series was created by David E. Kelley, who also served as the executive producer, along with Bill D'Elia...
.
In 1980, he played Gene Wilder
Gene Wilder
Gene Wilder is an American stage and screen actor, director, screenwriter, and author.Wilder began his career on stage, making his screen debut in the film Bonnie and Clyde in 1967. His first major role was as Leopold Bloom in the 1968 film The Producers...
& Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor
Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor was an American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic, writer and MC. Pryor was known for uncompromising examinations of racism and topical contemporary issues, which employed colorful vulgarities, and profanity, as well as racial epithets...
's lawyer in the movie Stir Crazy
Stir Crazy (film)
Stir Crazy is a 1980 American comedy film starring Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor as down-on-their-luck friends who are given 125-year prison sentences after being framed for a bank robbery; while in prison they befriend other inmates and ultimately escape. In 2000, Total Film magazine voted it the...
.
Brooks was on Pyramid
Pyramid (game show)
Pyramid is an American television game show which has aired several versions. The original series, The $10,000 Pyramid, debuted March 26, 1973 and spawned seven subsequent Pyramid series...
in 1976 and won $10,000. His celebrity partner was Lucie Arnaz
Lucie Arnaz
Lucie Désirée Arnaz is an American actress, singer, dancer and producer. She is the daughter of actors Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, and is the sister of actor Desi Arnaz, Jr..- Early life :...
. Arnaz and Brooks appeared on the same week of shows as celebrity partners in 1988. Brooks also appeared on an episode of M*A*S*H as a wounded Italian soldier who fell in love with Margaret and refused to be shipped back to his unit, because of his undying love for her. He played gay Secret Service Agent Randy in the short run of Hail To The Chief
Hail to the Chief (TV series)
Hail to the Chief is an American sitcom about the first woman President of the United States, portrayed by Academy Award-winning actress Patty Duke...
. He also appeared in two episodes of Three's Company
Three's Company
Three's Company is an American sitcom that aired from March 15, 1977, to September 18, 1984, on ABC. It is based on the British sitcom, Man About the House....
as Dr. Prescott, a psychologist that Jack sees to build up his self-confidence, and in an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
as Falow in the episode "Move Along Home". Recently, he appeared in an episode of The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory is an American sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, both of whom serve as executive producers on the show, along with Steven Molaro. All three also serve as head writers...
as a Jewish professor that Sheldon seeks advice from in the episode "The Jerusalem Duality".
Brooks is currently involved in teaching an audition techniques class, Auditions LA.