Brooke Burns facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brooke Burns
Burns in July 2010
Born	Brooke Elizabeth Burns (1978-03-16) March 16, 1978 (age 47) Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Actor television host model
Years active	1996–present
Height	5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1.74 m)
Spouse(s)	Julian McMahon ​ ​ (m. 1999; div. 2001)​ Gavin O'Connor ​ (m. 2013)​
Children	2

Brooke Elizabeth Burns (born March 16, 1978) is an American actress, television host, and model. She started her TV career in 1995. Brooke became well-known for her role in the popular TV show Baywatch and its spin-off, Baywatch: Hawaii. She has also hosted several exciting game shows and appeared in movies.

About Brooke Burns

Brooke Burns was born in Dallas, Texas. She grew up in a Christian family. Her father worked in the oil business and also did missionary work. When she was 16, Brooke and her family moved to Europe. They lived in cities like Paris, Milan, and Munich.

Brooke's Career in Television

Brooke Burns has had a long and interesting career in television.

Early TV Roles

From 1995 to 1996, Brooke played a character named Peg in the teen sitcom Out of the Blue. She appeared in every episode of the show.

Starring in Baywatch

From 1998 to 2001, Brooke starred as Jessie Owens in the action drama series Baywatch and Baywatch: Hawaii. She appeared in 33 episodes of the show. She left Baywatch because she was expecting her first child.

Hosting Game Shows

After taking a break, Brooke returned to television. She became a popular host for several game shows.

• She hosted Dog Eat Dog for NBC from 2002 to 2003.
• She also hosted Hole in the Wall for Fox.
• Brooke hosted The Chase and a new version of Tic-Tac-Dough on the Game Show Network.
• The Chase was even nominated for an award! Two years later, Brooke herself was nominated for an Emmy Award for being an outstanding game show host.
• She is also the host of Master Minds.

Other TV Appearances

Brooke has also appeared in many other TV shows.

• She had guest roles in shows like Just Shoot Me! and Ally McBeal.
• She played a big part in the soap opera North Shore, appearing in all 21 episodes.
• In 2006, she was in the series Pepper Dennis.
• She also appeared in Melrose Place, CSI: Miami, and Drop Dead Diva.

Brooke's Film Roles

Besides television, Brooke Burns has also acted in several movies.

Notable Films

• In 2001, she appeared in the romantic comedy Shallow Hal. The directors, the Farrelly brothers, created a special part just for her.
• She was in the disaster film Titanic II in 2010.
• In 2015, she appeared in the drama Where Hope Grows.
• Brooke also starred in a Hallmark Channel Christmas movie called The Most Wonderful Time of the Year in 2008.

Other Film Projects

Her other films include The Art of Travel, Dancing Trees, and Time and Again. She also appeared in the music video for the Nickelback song "Trying Not to Love You."

Brooke's Personal Life

Brooke Burns has two children. She was married to actor Julian McMahon from 1999 to 2001. They have a daughter who was born in 2000. In 2013, she married film director Gavin O'Connor. They welcomed their second child, a girl, in 2017. Brooke lives in Los Angeles.

Health and Recovery

In 2005, Brooke had a serious diving accident where she broke her neck. Luckily, she made a full recovery. She now has a special titanium plate and screws in her neck to help it heal. In 2014, she was also in a car crash but was okay.

Helping Others

Brooke is involved in many charitable activities.

• When she was filming Baywatch, she helped with Camp Baywatch. This program taught children from the city how to swim and be lifeguards.
• She supports the Life Rolls On Foundation. This group helps people with spinal cord injuries stay active.
• Because of her own diving injury, she works with the Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation. This group helps people learn how to prevent brain and spinal cord injuries.
• In 2021, Brooke appeared on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune to raise money for the Just Keep Livin' Foundation. This organization helps teenagers across the country.

Filmography

Film

Television

See also

In Spanish: Brooke Burns para niños