13 Facts About Conrad Brooks

Conrad Brooks was known for his many appearances in the 1950s films of cult director Ed Wood.

Conrad Brooks moved to Hollywood, California, in 1948 at age 17, along with his brothers Harry and Ted, attempting to break into acting.

Conrad Brooks entered show business by acting in such Ed Wood cult classics as Plan 9 from Outer Space, Glen or Glenda, Bride of the Monster, Night of the Ghouls, The Sinister Urge and Jail Bait.

Conrad Brooks appeared in more Ed wood films than any other actor in fact.

Conrad Brooks appeared briefly as an airplane pilot in The Beast of Yucca Flats.

Conrad Brooks took a break from acting during the 1960s and 1970s, but due to the later revived interest in the films of Ed Wood, he re-emerged in the 1980s and became a prolific actor in low-budget films.

Conrad Brooks even went on to write, produce and direct several films.

Conrad Brooks was a frequent guest at the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention and I-Con at Stony Brook University, where he signed autographs for his fans.

Conrad Brooks made a cameo appearance as the pianist for the Sound The Surrender music video by heavy metal band, Darkest Hour.

Conrad Brooks continued acting well into his 80s, making an appearance in a 2015 remake of Plan 9 from Outer Space.

Conrad Brooks made his last appearance in the 2016 film Don't Let the Devil in.

Conrad Brooks was married to Ruth Marilyn Biedrzycki from the late 1960s until her death.

Conrad Brooks, who suffered from prostate cancer, died of complications from sepsis on December 6,2017, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, at age 86.