Brooke Shields
Biography
Brooke Shields is an American actress who began modeling before she was a year old and became president of the Actors' Equity Association in 2024. Born in Manhattan, she drew national attention as the young lead of Louis Malle's Pretty Baby (1978), then starred in The Blue Lagoon (1980) and Zeffirelli's Endless Love (1981). She received the People's Choice Award for favorite young performer four years running, from 1981 to 1984. After earning a French literature degree from Princeton University in 1987, she moved between television, film, and theater. She starred in the NBC sitcom Suddenly Susan, which brought her two Golden Globe nominations, and later in Lipstick Jungle. She also voiced a character on the animated series Mr. Pickles, appeared in a recurring role on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and took Broadway parts in Grease, Cabaret, and Chicago. She also appeared in Mother of the Bride (2024).
61years old
Turns 62 on May 31in 231 days
- Born Manhattan
- Star sign: GeminiThe sign runs May 21 to June 20
- Brooke Christa Camille Shields (birth name)Also credited as Brooke Crista Camille Shields
Movie Career
- Films
- 38
- Career span
- 48 years1976 to 2024
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A first
In 1980, Shields appeared on the cover of Vogue at 14, making her the youngest fashion model ever to do so.
A first
In 1981 Shields hosted ABC's Fridays, a sketch comedy show, making her its youngest host. That same year she became the youngest guest star on The Muppet Show, where she and the Muppets performed their own take on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Behind the award
Shields won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor for Sahara, the only actress ever to take that category.
A first
Shields became the first performer to appear in three Broadway revivals: Chicago, Cabaret, and Grease. These long-running shows were noted for "stunt casting" of celebrities not known for musical theater.
A role that slipped away
Shields appeared in Woody Allen's 1977 movie Annie Hall, but her role was removed from the final edit of the film.
Big break
Shields appeared on Friends in 1996 as Joey Tribbiani's stalker. That part resulted in her landing the lead in the NBC sitcom Suddenly Susan, which she starred in from 1996 until 2000.
Brooke Shields movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Bradley Walsh directed three of these films, Gary Sinyor two. Five actors appear in three of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Eric Roberts's page
All films by Bradley Walsh
Gary SinyorDirector, 2 films, 1999 to 2005
All films by Gary Sinyor
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- Keith DavidThe Greening of Whitney Brown (2011) and Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)
- Bill NighyGracie and Pedro: Pets to the Rescue (2024) and Chalet Girl (2011)
- Sarah SilvermanMichael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special (2017) and The Bachelor (1999)
- Diana ScarwidBrenda Starr (1989) and Pretty Baby (1978)
- Debbie HarryMapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures (2016) and Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003)
- Alice DrummondFurry Vengeance (2010) and King of the Gypsies (1978)
- Liza MinnelliHalston (2019) and The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
- Stacy EdwardsBlack and White (1999) and The Bachelor (1999)
- Dru ViergeverFlower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted (2016) and Flower Shop Mystery: Mum's the Word (2016)
- Bob ColacelloHalston (2019) and Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures (2016)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Box office
What Brooke Shields's films earned in cinemas worldwide.
Combined worldwide box office
$236 million
19 of the 38 films have a worldwide figure.
Of the 38 films: 19 worldwide figure; 2 us gross only; 10 never in cinemas; 7 figure not found.
- 19Worldwide figure
- 2US gross only
- 10Never in cinemas
- 7Figure not found
Top grosser
Highest grossing
The eight biggest films earned 91% of the total. The bars are drawn to scale.
- 1$59M24.9% of the total
- 2$37M15.6% of the total
- 3$36M15.3% of the total
- 4$32M13.7% of the total
- 5$26M10.8% of the total
- 6$12M4.9% of the total
- 7$7.3M3.1% of the total
- 8$5.5M2.3% of the total
$22.0 millionfrom the other 11 films with a worldwide figure, 9% of the total
Awards
Five awards and honors from 1981 to 1995.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 1995 | Theatre World Special Award | Won | |
| 1990 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress | Speed Zone! | Won |
| 1985 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award | Sahara | Won |
| 1981 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress | The Blue Lagoon | Won |
| Ellis Island Medal of Honor | Won | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.