Randy Brooks
Biography
Randy Brooks, also credited as Frederick Randolph Brooks, is an American male actor born on January 30, 1950, in New York City, New York, United States. As of the latest available information, he is 76 years old. His professional work is listed under the acting category, and he has accumulated a total of forty credited appearances across film and television productions. The database records identify him primarily for his contributions to the entertainment industry without specifying particular titles. Brooks is recognized by the alternative Cyrillic rendering of his name, Рэнди Брук, reflecting an additional alias used in certain listings.
Career overview
Frederick Randolph Brooks, professionally known as Randy Brooks, was born on January 30 1950 in New York City, New York, United States. An American male actor, Brooks has built a career spanning both television and film, accumulating a substantial body of work that includes forty credited performances according to the Motion Picture Database. He is also listed under the alternate name “Рэнди Брук” in Russian‑language records.
Brooks achieved notable recognition for his portrayal of L.A.P.D. Detective Holdaway in the 1992 cult classic Reservoir Dogs, a role that highlighted his capacity for intense, character‑driven parts. Earlier, he appeared in the 1988 drama film Colors, contributing to the film’s exploration of urban tensions. These performances have been identified as key entries in his filmography and are frequently cited among his most prominent screen appearances.
Throughout his ongoing career, Brooks has remained active in both mediums, maintaining a presence in the industry that reflects his versatility and longevity. His work continues to be documented in public film and television databases, where his contributions are recorded under both his full name and his commonly used stage name.
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Full Filmography
42 titles- Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Sorority Sister Slaughter (2008) as Billy Bart
- Voodoo Curse: The Giddeh (2006) as Harris
- Reservoir Dogs: Playing It Fast & Loose (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- House of Grace (2006)
- Don't Touch If You Ain't Prayed (2005) as Jordan Bryant
- Redemption (2002) as Phillips
- Rocket's Red Glare (2000) as Owen
- The West Wing (1999) as Arthur Leeds
- The West Wing (1999) as Lyle
- The West Wing (1999) as Reporter
- Family Law (1999) as John Marker
- Reservoir Dogs (1992) as Detective Holdaway
- Defenseless (1991) as Monroe
- Daughter of the Streets (1990) as Byron
- Black Snow (1989) as The Afrikan
- Colors (1988) as Ron Delaney
- Nightingales (1988) as Dr. Warren
- She Was Marked for Murder (1988)
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Reggie Wilkes
- Tour of Duty (1987) as Lt. Sherman Douglas
- Assassination (1987) as Tyler Loudermilk
- 8 Million Ways to Die (1986) as Willie 'Chance' Walker
- Dark Horse (1985)
- Hunter (1984) as Len Flood
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as John Coop Jr.
- The Seduction of Gina (1984) as John
- Emerald Point N.A.S. (1983) as Ben Eastman
- The Renegades (1983) as Eagle
- Forbidden Love (1982) as Gregory
- The Renegades (1982) as Eagle
- Underground Aces (1981) as Ollie
- Senior Trip (1981) as David
- Fly Away Home (1981) as Shenandoah Brookford
- Freedom (1981)
- Rage! (1980) as P.J.
- Scared Straight! Another Story (1980) as Sam
- Brothers and Sisters (1979) as Ronald Holmes III
- Mork & Mindy (1978) as Stan Jackson
- The Monkey Hustle (1976) as Win
- One Day at a Time (1975)
- Halls of Anger (1970) as Sabin
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Randy Brooks best known for?
Randy Brooks is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Bridges of Madison County (1995), The Bridges of Madison County (1995), The Bridges of Madison County (1995), Urban Legend (1998).
When and where was Randy Brooks born?
Randy Brooks was born on January 30, 1950 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Randy Brooks have?
Randy Brooks has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2021.
What is Randy Brooks's background in cinema and television?
Randy Brooks, also credited as Frederick Randolph Brooks, is an American male actor born on January 30, 1950, in New York City, New York, United States. As of the latest available information, he is 76 years old. His professional work is listed under the acting category, and he has accumulated a total of forty credited...