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Foster Brooks was one of eight sons and the son of a lawman. Getting his start in radio, Brooks was a newscaster and disc jockey in Louisville and Buffalo before making the move to television Brooks moved to L.A. in the 50s and began acting in television as well on stage as a stand-up comedian. He well known for his appearances on the Dean Martin Show and his character acting. Brooks died in California in 2001 at the age of 89.

Cannonball Run II ( 1984) | IMDb: 5

Action , Comedy

When a wealthy sheikh puts up $1 million in prize money for a cross-country car race, there is one person crazy enough to hit the road hard with wheels spinning fast. Legendary driver J.J. McClure enters the competition along with his friend Victor and together they set off across the American landscape in a madcap action-adventure destined to test their wits and automobile skills.

Starring:

Burt Reynolds , Dom DeLuise , Dean Martin , Sammy Davis Jr. , Jamie Farr , Marilu Henner

Directed by:

Hope Williams , Hal Needham , Jan DeWitt

Produced by:

Bill Coker , Mike Fenton , Blanche Bisbing

The Villain ( 1979) | IMDb: 5.3

Comedy , Western

Handsome Stranger has agreed to escort Charming Jones to collect her inheritance from her father. But Avery Simpson wants the money and hires notorious outlaw Cactus Jack to ambush Charming. However, Cactus Jack is not very good at robbing people.

Starring:

Kirk Douglas , Ann-Margret , Arnold Schwarzenegger , Paul Lynde , Foster Brooks , Ruth Buzzi

Directed by:

Hal Needham

Produced by:

Mort Engelberg , Paul Maslansky , Stu Fleming

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Biography