Brooke Stacy Mills was born and raised outside of Philadelphia, and her journey to becoming a successful television and film actor is a testament to her unwavering determination and natural talent.
As a teenager, Brooke began her career as a model, achieving some success, but she soon discovered that something was missing. This void was filled when she took an acting class, where she was bitten by the acting bug and never looked back.
Despite her modeling agent's discouraging remark that she looked "too ethnic" to work in TV or film, Brooke used this negativity as fuel for her fire, and her perseverance paid off.
Brooke landed a recurring role as Carrie Sturges on the Emmy-winning daytime drama As The World Turns, a role that initially was intended to be brief but blossomed into a two-year storyline. During this period, she also had the opportunity to play Lou-Ann Levorosky in John Waters's cult classic Hairspray, an experience she fondly recalls.
While building her acting career, Brooke also earned a degree in Film and Television Production from NYU, demonstrating her dedication to the craft. Armed with her education and experience, she headed west to Los Angeles, where she quickly secured guest-starring roles on popular shows like Doogie Howser, M.D., Married... with Children, and Charles in Charge.
Just as her star was rising in LA, fate intervened, and Brooke met her future husband, drawing her back to the East Coast. With the arrival of their twins, Brooke shifted her focus to family, taking on a guest-hosting role at QVC. As her children grew, Brooke felt the pull of her first love - acting - and returned to the career that truly ignited her passion.
Most recent projects include playing Barb in the hysterical Netflix series, Tires, and her portrayal of Nurse Hardwick in The Good Nurse, which provided the incredible opportunity to work alongside the acclaimed Jessica Chastain, a career highlight and invaluable learning experience.
Brooke also cherishes the memory of stepping in for a table read of Limitless with Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper, a day that will always stand out as a highlight of her career.
