James L. Brooks
Production 1940-05-09 North Bergen, New Jersey, USA
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
MOV
⭐ 6.0
Misery Loves Comedy
2015
MOV
⭐ 6.3
Mike Nichols: An American Master
2016
MOV
⭐ 6.7
Being Mary Tyler Moore
2023
MOV
⭐ 6.9
Lost in America
1985
MOV
⭐ 6.5
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
2019
MOV
⭐ 7.3
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
2022
MOV
⭐ 6.6
Real Life
1979
MOV
⭐ 7.8
Thank You Very Much
2025
MOV
⭐ 7.2
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
2023
MOV
⭐ 6.8
Modern Romance
1981
MOV
⭐ 6.6
Harry Benson: Shoot First
2016
MOV
⭐ 5.0
The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
2008
MOV
⭐ 5.7
Dreams on Spec
2007
MOV
⭐ 6.0
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
2024
MOV
⭐ 10.0
The Simpsons: America's First Family
2000
MOV
Audience Research
1976
MOV
James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice
2011
MOV
⭐ 1.0
Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood
2011
MOV
The Process