James L. Brooks
Known for exceptional production in global cinema.
Profession
Production
Birthday
9 May 1940
Age
86 Years
Born In
North Bergen, New Jersey, USA
Total Projects
28
Years Active
55 Yrs
Avg Rating
6.3 ★
Overview
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...
Known For
The Simpsons
1989
Saturday Night Live
1975
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970
Prisoners of Gravity
1989
The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling
2018
Misery Loves Comedy
2015
Modern Romance
1981
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
2023
Harry Benson: Shoot First
2016
Lost in America
1985
Filmography
movie
Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words
Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words
as Self
movie
Thank You Very Much
Thank You Very Much
as Self
movie
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
as Self
movie
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
as Self
movie
Being Mary Tyler Moore
Being Mary Tyler Moore
as Self (voice)
movie
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
as Self
movie
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
as Self
tv
The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling
The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling
as Self
movie
Harry Benson: Shoot First
Harry Benson: Shoot First
as Self
movie
Mike Nichols: An American Master
Mike Nichols: An American Master
as Self
movie
Misery Loves Comedy
Misery Loves Comedy
as Self
movie
Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood
Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood
as Self
movie
James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice
James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice
as Self (archive footage)
movie
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
as Self
movie
The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
as Self
movie
Dreams on Spec
Dreams on Spec
as Self
movie
Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild
Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild
as Self
movie
The Simpsons: America's First Family
The Simpsons: America's First Family
as Self
movie
The Director's Vision: Hollywood's Best Discuss Their Craft
The Director's Vision: Hollywood's Best Discuss Their Craft
as himself
tv
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as James L. Brooks (voice)
tv
Prisoners of Gravity
Prisoners of Gravity
as Self
movie
Lost in America
Lost in America
as Party Guest (uncredited)
movie
Modern Romance
Modern Romance
as David
movie
Real Life
Real Life
as Driving Evaluator
movie
Audience Research
Audience Research
as Paul Reynold
tv
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Paul Reynolds (uncredited)
tv
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
as Rabbi (uncredited)
movie
The Process