From North Dakota, however Brook grew up in Los Angeles. Her Family (Aunt)
Veda Watson Somerville and husband John Somerville built the famous Hotel
Somerville on Central Avenue which later became the Dunbar Hotel. Brook's
roots are in Los Angeles for many reason and her families main alma mater is
USC. Although Filmmaker, Actress, Author, Poet, Susan Brook Parker lives her
vision as a creative spiritual being. Even as a child, Brook found herself
always turning to her handy pen and pad journaling ideas, thoughts and
fantasies. She has an extensive background in theater and has come a long way
since her days living in North Dakota, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. She’s
always held show business and performing close to her heart, which lead her
to stay in the‘City of Stars’, Hollywood, California.
This young passionate woman has guest starred on many television programs
such as: JAG, Stargate SG-1, Team Night Rider, Kindred/Embraced and Brisco
County. She’s had recurring roles on shows such as: High Incident
and Sirens to name a few. Brook can be also be seen in feature films such
as; Joel Schoenfeld’s ‘Oddman’, Michael Shoob’s ‘Driven’,
Katherine Bigelow’s ‘Strange Days’ with Angela Bassett,
Amy Goldstein’s ‘The Silencer’ and has most recently completed
a starring role in a film shot in Israel "The Last Warrior."
Brook’s talents as a writer moved her to author and publish a passionate,
touching book entitled, ‘To Soar Without Leaving the Ground.’
It is a book of hope & victory, with magnificent photographs depicting
each expression. It has received rave reviews from prominent people in
the industry:
"Miss Parker offers us a testimony born out of pain,
tenacious faith, & fervent desire for victory in spite of it all."
Ms. Angela Bassett, Actress.
"This book can be anything you want or need, carrying
a universal message with high spirits."
Guy Laliberte',President and Founder of CIRQUE DU SOLEIL.
"It is stimulating & thought provoking with soul
reflections, enlightenment & renewal."
Dr. Beverly "Bam" Crawford, Pastor/Teacher.
Her gripping yet victorious story was recently seen on the
Family Channel's 700 Club
Not only does Brook write books, she is a screen writer/filmmaker who
uses her passion of life and love of the Lord to live and share her visions.
Brook’s mother has always been her #1 idol. A few others are, Actors
Charles Dutton, Whoopi Goldberg, and Actor - Jon Voight. She says, ‘Jon
Voight is an amazing, inspiring, positive person who assisted me when
I first began.
Brook Parker is proudly in the process of launching a completed full-length exciting and powerful dramatic
screenplay.
Fate has brought these two like-mind writer/filmmakers together to share
through a vision, that life is what one makes of it.