Leslie Brooks - Actor Profile

Leslie Brooks

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
26Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 13, 1922
Birth Place: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

About Leslie Brooks

At first acting under her given name of Lorraine Gettman, blonde film actress Leslie Brooks began appearing in movie bit roles in 1941. When her Warner Bros. contract was sold to Columbia, Brooks started landing more sizeable parts in such programs as Nine Girls (1944) and Cover Girl (1944). She was also seen to good advantage in Columbia's series films (The Whistler, Crime Doctor, et al.). Leslie Brooks retired from films in 1949.

Leslie Brooks Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Leslie Brooks reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Leslie Brooks's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 23% of Leslie Brooks's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Talk of the Town, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Leslie Brooks Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Leslie Brooks's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Leslie Brooks has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1971 How's Your Love Life? Dr. Maureen John Flop Similar →
1948 Hollow Triumph Virginia Taylor Hit Similar →
1948 Blonde Ice Claire Cummings Hanneman Average Similar →
1948 Romance on the High Seas Miss Medwick Hit Similar →
1948 The Cobra Strikes Olga Kaminoff Flop Similar →
1947 The Corpse Came C.O.D. Peggy Holmes Average Similar →
1947 Cigarette Girl Ellen WIlcox Flop Similar →
1946 The Secret of the Whistler Kay Morrell Average Similar →
1946 It's Great to Be Young Terry Flop Similar →
1946 The Man Who Dared Lorna Claibourne Flop Similar →
1945 I Love a Bandleader Ann Stuart Flop Similar →
1945 Tonight and Every Night Angela Flop Similar →
1944 Cover Girl Maurine Martin Average Similar →
1944 Nine Girls Roberta Halloway Flop Similar →
1943 Two Señoritas from Chicago Lena Worth Average Similar →
1943 City Without Men Gwen Flop Similar →
1942 Underground Agent Ann Carter Flop Similar →
1942 You Were Never Lovelier Cecy Acuña Hit Similar →
1942 Lucky Legs Jewel Perkins Flop Similar →
1942 Overland to Deadwood Linda Banning Flop Similar →
1942 The Talk of the Town Secretary (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1942 The Playgirls Sexette Membee Flop Similar →
1941 You're in the Army Now Navy Blues Sextette Member Flop Similar →
1941 The Man Who Came to Dinner Hollywood Blonde (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1941 Navy Blues Navy Blues Sextet Member (as Loraine Gettman) Flop Similar →
1941 Ziegfeld Girl Ziegfeld Girl (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Leslie Brooks - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Leslie Brooks?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leslie Brooks is "The Talk of the Town" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Leslie Brooks acted in?

Leslie Brooks has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Leslie Brooks?

Other notable films include "You Were Never Lovelier", "The Man Who Came to Dinner", and "Hollow Triumph".

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