James L. Brooks
Born in North Bergen, New Jersey, USA — May 09 1940
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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. He moved to Los Angeles in 1965 to work on David L. Wolper…
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James L. Brooks's Credits
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The Simpsons
James L. Brooks (voice)
The Andy Griffith Show
Writing
Taxi
Writing
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Rabbi (uncredited)
Lou Grant
Writing
That Girl
Writing
Rhoda
Writing
Room 222
Creator
The Doris Day Show
Writing
The Critic
Production
The Tracey Ullman Show
Writing
Prisoners of Gravity
Self
The Simpsons Movie
Writing
Big
Production
Ella McCay
Directing
What About Joan?
Production
As Good as It Gets
Directing
Sibs
Production
Jerry Maguire
Production
Ride
Crew
My Mother the Car
Writing
Phenom
Production
The Edge of Seventeen
Production
The War of the Roses
Production
The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling
Self
Accidental Family
Writing
My Own Private Idaho
Crew
Bottle Rocket
Production
50/50
Crew
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Production
The Associates
Production
Say Anything...
Production
May the 12th Be with You
Production
Terms of Endearment
Directing
How Do You Know
Directing
Riding in Cars with Boys
Production
The Simpsons in Plusaversary
Production
Welcome to the Club
Production
Spanglish
Directing
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Production
I'll Do Anything
Directing
Broadcast News
Directing
The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
Production
Misery Loves Comedy
Self
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Crew
When Billie Met Lisa
Production
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
Self
Lost in America
Party Guest (uncredited)
Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers
Creator
Mike Nichols: An American Master
Self
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Production
Starting Over
Production
Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap"
Production
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
Self
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Production
Real Life
Driving Evaluator
The Simpsons Movie 2
Production
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
Self
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
Writing
Thank You Very Much
Self
The Simpsons: America's First Family
Self
Icebox
Production
Cindy
Writing
The Simpsons: Too Hot For TV
Writing
Modern Romance
David
Dreams on Spec
Self
The Simpsons | Balenciaga
Production
Harry Benson: Shoot First
Self
Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild
Self
Thursday's Game
Writing
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
Self
Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny"
Writing
James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice
Self (archive footage)
Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"
Writing
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
Self
The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
Self
Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood
Self
Carlton Your Doorman
Writing
Being Mary Tyler Moore
Self (voice)
A Terrifying Message from Al Gore
Crew
The Process
The Best of the Tracey Ullman Show
Production
Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words
Self
The Director's Vision: Hollywood's Best Discuss Their Craft
himself
Audience Research
Paul Reynold