- Born
- Nickname
- Ms. Vampy
- Height5′ (1.52 m)
- Brooke Lewis Bellas, also known as Brooke Lewis, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and spent her summers at the Jersey shore. She is a multiple Telly Award-winning actress and producer, known for the mystery, thriller iMurders (2008)(STARZ) opposite Billy Dee Williams, Gabrielle Anwar and Frank Grillo, the mobster movie Sinatra Club (2010)(Netflix) opposite Michael Nouri, Danny Nucci and Jason Gedrick, the mystery, thriller Polycarp (2007)(SHOWTIME) opposite Charles Durning and Michael Pare, and her comedic mobster Vampire "alter ego" character and passion project "Ms. Vampy". After growing up and beginning her creative dreams in Philly, she moved to New York City and got her first "break" playing Donna Marsala in the Actors' Equity Off-Broadway hit comedy "Tony n' Tina's Wedding". She made her living acting in New York for four years, before heading to Hollywood. Never forgetting her ties to the LOVE and Rocky statues, she launched Philly Chick Pictures in 2002 to create more opportunities for herself as an actress. In 2001, she had the privilege of playing the lead role of Stacey in the film teaser that won 3rd place on the first season of Project Greenlight (2001) on HBO. In 2007, she played Dr. Grace Sario in Polycarp (2007) on SHOWTIME and had the title 'Scream Queen' bestowed upon her in the entertainment industry. In 2010, she was honored with the 'B-Movie Award for Scream Queen Of The Year' for her work in Slime City Massacre (2010). In 2015, she was a guest at the prestigious SAG-AFTRA Foundation Independent Features Screening Series with The Mourning (2015). In 2016, she was honored with the 'Mary Pickford Award' to "Highlight Women in The Film Arts" at Zed Fest. In 2017, she was honored by the prestigious Actors Awards with the 'Best Actress In A Drama Award' for her work in Sprinkles (2010). In 2017, she was also acknowledged with the honorable 'Stella Adler Acting Award' at the Action On Film International Film Festival, 'Grace Kelly Gold Actor Award' at the West Coast International Film Festival, as well as the Los Angeles Film Awards 'Inspiring Woman in a Film' Award. In 2018, she was honored by the prestigious Actors Awards with the 'Best Actress In An Indie Film Award' for her work in Psycho Therapy (2016) and the West Coast International Film Festival with the 'Legendary Actress' Jury Award. In 2019, she was inducted into The Carney Board for the honorable Carney Awards Character Actor Hall Of Fame created in honor of character actor icon Art Carney. In 2020, she was honored in the best-selling historical commemorative coffee table book '1000 Women In Horror, 1895-2018' and at the NOVA Fest with the 'Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series Award' for her work opposite star Casper Van Dien in Stripped (2024). In 2021, she was inducted into the Phillytainment 'PA Celebrity Hall Of Fame'. In 2022, she was honored by the prestigious Actors Awards with the 'Best Actress Award' for her work in Red Rooms (2023). In 2023, the Actors Awards Jury honored her with the 'Best Villain Award' for her work in A Voice in Violet (2023). In 2024, she was inducted into The WorldFilmGeek 'Hall Of Fame'. She has been fortunate to work opposite a long list of talented veteran actors, which includes, Mark Ruffalo, Ryan Phillippe, Andy Richter, Charles Durning, Michael Madsen, Bronson Pinchot, Billy Dee Williams, Gabrielle Anwar, Tony Todd, William Forsythe, Michael Nouri, Danny Nucci, Joey Lawrence, Dominique Swain, Courtney Gains, and many others. She is a passionate Philanthropist who has performed on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre and the Palace Theatre to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and is a 'Rowdy Activist' for The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, has been an active force in several charities supporting Breast Cancer Awareness for the Busted Foundation and The Lynn Sage Foundation, Women Empowerment as a Board Certified Life Coach, and is a Celebrity Ambassador for the Breaking The Chains Foundation. She is a proud member of the Producers Guild of America (PGA), The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences- New York Chapter (NY NATAS) and San Francisco/Northern California Chapter (SF/NorCal NATAS) and Emmy Awards, Daytime Emmy Awards, and Children's & Family Emmy Awards Judge, Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA), Online Film & Television Association, Hollywood Radio & Television Society, Women In Film, Alliance for Women in Media and Gracie Awards Judge, Film Independent, Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS), and the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA). And, during football season, you will find her watching the games and cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles!- IMDb Mini Biography By: Publicist
- SpouseMark Bellas(June 1, 2019 - present)
- Big Hair
- Voluptuous Figure
- East Coast Characters
- A Scream Queen
- Performed on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Performed on Broadway at the Palace Theatre to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
- IGN Stars honored her with Scream Queen Of The Year 2008. Scream Queen Magazine honored her with Scream Queen Of The Month November 2008.
- Won the B-Movie Awards 2010 Best Scream Queen Award for her work in Slime City Massacre.
- Was cast opposite Horror Icons Elvira and George A. Romero in 100 Years of Monster Movies (2010) on Chiller TV. GoreZone Magazine "Vogue for Horror Fans" Celebrity Goremate August 2010. A Nightmare To Remember International Horror Film Festival 2010 honored her with the Guest Of Honor Award and Women In Horror Recognition Award.
- Idolizes Elizabeth Taylor and Mae West. Is an avid collector of Elizabeth Taylor memorabilia and wardrobe, including the famous Yankees Baseball Jacket worn by Elizabeth Taylor in French Vogue 2004 from Julien's Auctions 'The Lifestyle of Elizabeth Taylor' auction.
- When faced with fear, dig deep inside, find your inner "vamp" and Vamp It Out!
- Be You... And, Be Fearless!
- I idolize the late stunning Elizabeth Taylor and the late sassy little Mae West, as these talented, beautiful- inside and out- powerful women changed the face of the Hollywood entertainment industry. When it was a Boys' Club at its best, they had the courage and tenacity to fight through it and create iconic careers for themselves. Neither of these actresses had it easy in life, nor Hollywood, and they inspire me forever!
- When I was right out of college and moved to New York City, I saw an ad in Backstage for an Actors' Equity Association Off-Broadway audition for Tony n' Tina's Wedding, the eighties Italian comedy. After six- yes, I said six- grueling callbacks for the producers and director, I was awarded the contract and performed seven shows a week for three years. This was one of the most amazing experiences - and, always will be- in my acting career. I suddenly became a known acting entity in New York and it opened doors I could never have imagined.
- The Actors' Equity Association would hold auditions for Broadway benefit shows that supported Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS to raise money for AIDS research, and cast members of Tony n' Tina's Wedding and I would audition for the musical performances. These shows are some of the most incredible memories of my career, and I still pinch myself thinking about that girl, right out of college, who is singing and dancing at these world-renowned Broadway Theaters where some of the most talented legends have graced the stages and I am there performing on these Broadway stages, opposite stars like Nathan Lane, Whoopi Goldberg, Sarah Jessica Parker, and the list goes on. That was a time in my life and career that almost feels like a dream.
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