
Brooke Adams
**Adams, Brooke** (b. 1949), American actress, rose to prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s for her intense film performances.
She is remembered for significant roles in films such as Terrence Malick's *Days of Heaven* (1978), where she delivered a memorable performance, and Philip Kaufman's sci-fi cult classic *Invasion of the Body Snatchers* (1978). She further solidified her reputation with David Cronenberg's *The Dead Zone* (1983).
Adams distinguished herself by portraying complex characters, often vulnerable but possessing an underlying strength and intelligence. Her on-screen presence was marked by a subdued intensity and remarkable expressive range, excelling in dramas and psychological thrillers.