Biography
James L. Brooks
Production
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…
Career works
28
Movies
23
Series
5
Career average
6.3/10
Birth date
05/09/1940
Place of birth
North Bergen, New Jersey, USA
Filmography highlights
Movies
Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words
2025
Thank You Very Much
2025 · 7.3
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
2024 · 6.0
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
2023 · 7.1
Being Mary Tyler Moore
2023 · 6.6
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
2022 · 7.2
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
2019 · 6.5
Harry Benson: Shoot First
2016 · 6.6
Mike Nichols: An American Master
2016 · 6.3
Misery Loves Comedy
2015 · 6.0
Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood
2011 · 1.0
James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice
2011
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
2010 · 6.9
The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
2008 · 5.0
Dreams on Spec
2007 · 5.7
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