Actor. Born in San Francisco, California, he was a contract performer for Warner and Columbia Studios under the name of Paul Brooks when he made his big screen debut in “The Dough Girls” (1944). His other film credits include “Those Endearing Young Charms” (1945), plus many short reel features such as “Double Honeymoon” (1945),  “What, No Cigarettes” (1945) and “Roaring City” (1951). After he married actress Jeanne Crain in December 1945, he retired from acting in 1951, then became a successful business executive and radio manufacturer. He died at age 85 in Santa Barbara, California. (bio by: John “J-Cat” Griffith)  Family links:  Spouse:  Jeanne Crain (1925 – 2003)*  Children:  Michael Anthony Brinkman (1949 – 1992)*  Christopher Brinkman (1965 – 1997)* *Calculated relationship Inscription:In Loving Memory