Actor Brooks is a term used to refer to two different actors, AVERY Brooks and Mel Brooks. AVERY Brooks is an American actor, director, and singer who is best known for his roles in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and A Man Called Hawk. Mel Brooks is an American filmmaker, actor, comedian, and composer who is best known for his comedic films such as The Producers, Blazing Saddles, and Young Frankenstein.