Myra Brooks was an American actress who is best known for The Knife, The Upheaval, and Barbara Frietchie.
Personal and Family Life
Myra Brooks was born around 1865. Little is known about her early life and family background. However, she made her mark in the acting world during the silent film era, appearing in multiple short films and feature films. She remained active in her career until the early 1920s.
Death and Legacy
Myra Brooks passed away on February 9, 1944, in Amityville, New York, USA. Despite the passage of time, her contributions to early cinema remain appreciated, particularly for her roles in several significant silent films of her time. She is remembered as part of the early acting community that helped pave the way for future generations.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | Father Tom | Mrs. Martin |
| 1920 | Polly with a Past | The Cook |
| 1920 | The Fighting Kentuckians | |
| 1919 | The Fotygraft Gallery | Mrs. Malloy |
| 1919 | Skinny, School and Scandal | Mrs. Malloy |
| 1919 | New Folks in Town | Mrs. Malloy |
| 1918 | A Daughter of the Old South | The Housekeeper |
| 1918 | Financing the Fourth | Mandy |
| 1918 | The Liar | Mammy Lou (as Myra Brooke) |
| 1918 | The Knife | |
| 1917 | Daughter of Maryland | Mandy |
| 1917 | The Lifted Veil | Mrs. Wedlock (as Myra Brooke) |
| 1916 | The Upheaval | Liza Poke (as Myra Brook) |
| 1916 | Lovely Mary | Aunt Becky |
| 1915 | Barbara Frietchie | Mammy Lu |