Brickell began her acting career in New York City in the early 1960s. She moved to Hollywood in 1967 to star in Gentle Ben, which ran for two seasons on CBS. After Gentle Ben, Brickell appeared in a number of other television shows and movies, including Bonanza, Hawaii Five-O, and The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean. She also had a recurring role on the soap opera Days of Our Lives.
She is especially memorable as Ellen Wedloe, the kind and patient wife of a game warden who raises a bear cub named Ben. Gentle Ben was a popular show in the late 1960s, and Brickell’s performance was a big part of its success.
In addition to her acting career, Brickell is also a writer and producer. She has written several screenplays, and she produced the documentary film The Maud Crawford Story. Brickell is a versatile and accomplished actress who has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
