Conrad Brooks


Conrad Brooks was an American actor.

Career

Brooks moved to Hollywood, California, in 1948 to pursue a career in acting. He got his start in movies appearing in Ed Wood films such as Plan 9 from Outer Space, Glen or Glenda, and Jail Bait.
Brooks took a break from acting during the 1960s and 1970s, but due to the ongoing interest in the films of Ed Wood he re-emerged in the 1980s and became a prolific actor. He went on to write, produce and direct several films.
Along with Gregory Walcott and Paul Marco, Brooks appeared in Tim Burton's film Ed Wood. Brooks was a frequent guest at the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention, where he signed autographs for fans.
He made a cameo appearance as the pianist for the Sound The Surrender music video by heavy metal band, Darkest Hour. When The Sinister Urge episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 was released on DVD, Brooks filmed a special introduction.
Brooks teamed up again with filmmaker Jonathan M. Parisen on two films, Toilet Gator and Space Vampires from the Planet Blood, and a television show, Blast Corrigan: Rocketship To Earth.
Brooks was founder and owner of Conrad Brooks Productions, which has produced the Gypsy Vampire series, starring Bruce "Porkchop" Lindsay as Count Lugo.
Brooks continued acting well into his 80s, making an appearance in a 2015 remake of Plan 9 from Outer Space. He made his last appearance in the 2016 film Don't Let the Devil in.
Brooks was married to Ruth Marilyn Biedrzycki from the late 1960s until her death. They had one daughter.

Death

Brooks died of complications from sepsis on December 6, 2017 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, at the age of 86.

Selected filmography