Personal Info
Known Credits
20
Gender
Male
Birthdate
1940-05-09 (85 Y.O)
Place Of Birth
North Bergen, New Jersey, USA
Also Known For
James L. Brooks
Biography
James Lawrence Brooks (born May 9, 1940) is an American director, producer, screenwriter and co-founder of Gracie Films. He co-created the sitcoms The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi, and The Simpsons and directed the films Terms of Endearment (1983), Broadcast News (1987), and As Good as It Gets (1997). He received numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, 22 Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe Award. Brooks started his career as an usher at CBS, going on to write for the CBS News broadcasts ...
Known For
Acting
2025 --
Thank You Very Much
| Self
2024 --
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
| Self
2023 --
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
| Self
2023 --
Being Mary Tyler Moore
| Self (voice)
2022 --
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
| Self
2019 --
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
| Self
2016 --
Harry Benson: Shoot First
| Self
2016 --
Mike Nichols: An American Master
| Self
2015 --
Misery Loves Comedy
| Self
2011 --
Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood
| Self
2011 --
James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice
| Self (archive footage)
2008 --
The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
| Self
2007 --
Dreams on Spec
| Self
2004 --
Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild
| Self
2000 --
The Simpsons: America's First Family
| Self
1985 --
Lost in America
| Party Guest (uncredited)
1981 --
Modern Romance
| David
1979 --
Real Life
| Driving Evaluator
1976 --
Audience Research
| Paul Reynold