James L. Brooks
James L. Brooks
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James L. Brooks

Producer 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. He moved to Los An...

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FILMOGRAPHY
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The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 · James L. Brooks (voice)

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 · Paul Reynolds (uncredited)

Taxi

Taxi

1978 · Boxing Fan (uncredited)

Lost in America

Lost in America

1985 · Party Guest (uncredited)

Real Life

Real Life

1979 · Driving Evaluator

Modern Romance

Modern Romance

1981 · David

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

1970 · Rabbi (uncredited)

Misery Loves Comedy

Misery Loves Comedy

2015 · Self

The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

2018 · Self

Albert Brooks: Defending My Life

Albert Brooks: Defending My Life

2023 · Self

Being Mary Tyler Moore

Being Mary Tyler Moore

2023 · Self (voice)

Harry Benson: Shoot First

Harry Benson: Shoot First

2016 · Self

Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel

Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel

2022 · Self

The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!

The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!

2010 · Self

Dreams on Spec

Dreams on Spec

2007 · Self

Mike Nichols: An American Master

Mike Nichols: An American Master

2016 · Self

Prisoners of Gravity

Prisoners of Gravity

1989 · Self

Thank You Very Much

Thank You Very Much

2025 · Self

Alan Pakula: Going for Truth

Alan Pakula: Going for Truth

2019 · Self

Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words

Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words

2025 · Self