Known for movies
Short Info
Date Of Birth | November 27, 1970 |
Fact | Comes from a long line of prospectors and geologists. Her grandfather was chief prospector for H.L. Hunt, and her father, Jackson Langton, was chief geologist for Phelps Dodge. Her Father published a memoir entitled, "All Trappers Don't Wear Fur Hats: The Prospector and His Protege". |
Brooke Langton (born November 27, 1970) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Samantha Reilly on the Fox television series Melrose Place.
Early Life
Langton was born in Arizona and raised in Texas. Her father was a doctor and her mother was a homemaker. She has two sisters.
Langton attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she studied acting and dance. She also played soccer and was a member of the university’s women’s soccer team.
Career
Langton began her career as a model, appearing in magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle. She also appeared in commercials for brands such as Calvin Klein and L’Oréal.
In 1992, Langton made her television debut on the Fox primetime soap opera Melrose Place, in which she played Samantha Reilly, a young woman who moves to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. The show was a huge success and ran for seven seasons.
After Melrose Place ended, Langton starred in the short-lived television series The Net and The Inside. She also had guest roles on ER, CSI: Miami, and Nip/Tuck.
In 2010, Langton starred in the web series The L Word: LA. The following year, she had a recurring role on the ABC drama Revenge.
In 2015, Langton starred in the independent film The Bronze, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
Personal Life
Langton has been in a relationship with actor Josh Hopkins since 2015. They have two sons together.
Physical Characteristics
Langton is 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) tall and has blonde hair and blue eyes.
General Info
Full Name | Brooke Langton |
Date Of Birth | November 27, 1970 |
Height | 1.64 m |
Profession | Actor, Model |
Education | San Diego State University |
Nationality | American |
Family
Parents | Jackson Langton |
Accomplishments
Movies | The Replacements, Primeval, Kiss the Bride, Playing Mona Lisa, Swingers, Beautiful Dreamer, Reach the Rock, Chilly Christmas, Oliver's Deal, K-9 Adventures: Legend of the Lost Gold, The Benchwarmers, Eye of the Stalker, Terminal Velocity, Moment of Truth: A Mother's Deception, Partner(s), Beach Hous... |
TV Shows | Life, Melrose Place, The Net, Extreme |
Social profile links
Quotes
# | Quote |
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1 | Honesty, integrity and perseverence! |
2 | On Keanu Reeves: They love Keanu and he was so generous with his responses. There was never even a hint that he found any of this intrusive. |
3 | "Keep your eye on the dough-nut not the hole" my father always said. Now, as adult, I understand. He was saying focus on what you love, your art...and not beyond it. |
4 | Simple formula for the actor, prove you're creative enough to get the job, sane enough to keep the job, and hungry enough to give up everything else to keep them happy. |
Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | Related to Swedish actor Adolf Jahr. |
2 | Comes from a long line of prospectors and geologists. Her grandfather was chief prospector for H.L. Hunt, and her father, Jackson Langton, was chief geologist for Phelps Dodge. Her Father published a memoir entitled, "All Trappers Don't Wear Fur Hats: The Prospector and His Protege". |
3 | Brooke was born in an on site hospital in an actual copper mine in Arizona. Her father was Chief Geologist for Phelps Dodge and later Vice President of Superior Oil. He has a published memoir of his called "A Prospectors Protege - All Trappers Do Not Wear Fur Hats". |
4 | Her role as the wife of Kyle Chandler's character in The Kingdom (2007), wound up on the cutting room floor. |
5 | Good friends with Catherine Oxenberg. |
6 | Father, Jackson Langton, wrote the published novel "All Trappers Do Not Wear Fur Hats" |
7 | Attended San Diego State University. |
8 | Began her career as a model, working primarily in Japan. |
Pictures
Movies
Actress
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden : Puddy McFadden License to Golf | 2016 | Short completed | Debra Garner - LPGA Champion |
Antisocial.app | 2016 | completed | Emily |
Shifting Gears | post-production | Carol Williamson | |
Satisfaction | 2015 | TV Series | |
Are You My Daughter? | 2015 | TV Movie | Laura Paddington |
Impact Earth | 2015 | Stella Harrison | |
Oliver's Deal | 2015 | Kate Campbell | |
K-9 Adventures: Legend of the Lost Gold | 2014 | Courtney Lewis | |
The Glades | 2013 | TV Series | Nicky Holloway |
Supernatural | 2013 | TV Series | Hayley |
Bones | 2013 | TV Series | Christine Brennan |
Chilly Christmas | 2012 | Video | Lt. Mel Stone |
The Mentalist | 2012 | TV Series | Pella Goodwin |
The Closer | 2009 | TV Series | Detective Ally Moore |
Life | 2007-2008 | TV Series | Constance Griffiths |
Friday Night Lights | 2007-2008 | TV Series | Jackie Miller |
Primeval | 2007 | Aviva Masters | |
Beautiful Dreamer | 2006 | Claire | |
The Benchwarmers | 2006 | Kathy Dobson | |
Monk | 2006 | TV Series | Terri |
Partner(s) | 2005 | Lucy | |
Weeds | 2005 | TV Series | Sharon |
The Break | 2003 | TV Movie | Sara |
Kiss the Bride | 2002 | Nicoletta 'Niki' Sposato | |
Fling | 2001 | TV Series | Elizabeth Gillcrest |
The Replacements | 2000 | Annabelle Farrell | |
Playing Mona Lisa | 2000 | Sabrina | |
The Net | 1998-1999 | TV Series | Angela Bennett |
Reach the Rock | 1998 | Lise | |
Melrose Place | 1996-1998 | TV Series | Samantha Reilly |
The Small Hours | 1997 | ||
Mixed Signals | 1997 | Judy | |
Listen | 1996 | Sarah Ross | |
Swingers | 1996 | Nikki | |
Sliders | 1996 | TV Series | Daelin Richards |
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Travels with Father | 1996 | TV Movie | Rebecca Donelly (uncredited) |
Beach House | 1996 | Caitlin | |
Party of Five | 1995 | TV Series | Courtney |
Eye of the Stalker | 1995 | TV Movie | Beth |
The Single Guy | 1995 | TV Series | Amanda |
Chicago Hope | 1995 | TV Series | Sandra Keyes |
Extreme | 1995 | TV Series | Sarah Bowen |
Moment of Truth: Cult Rescue | 1994 | TV Movie | Kim McGill |
Terminal Velocity | 1994 | Jump Junkie #2 | |
California Dreams | 1992 | TV Series | Kimberly Blanchard |
Baywatch | 1992 | TV Series | Tanya |
Beverly Hills, 90210 | 1992 | TV Series | Suds Lipton |
Freshman Dorm | 1992 | TV Series | Nikki |
Producer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Beautiful Dreamer | 2006 | co-producer |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Allt för Sverige | 2015 | TV Series | Herself |
I Married a Princess | 2005 | TV Series | Herself |
HBO First Look | 2000 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1998 | TV Series | Herself |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Winds of Change | 2008 | Video | Amy |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia