Personal Info
James Lawrence Brooks
James L. Brooks
Production
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's documentaries. He wrote for My Mother…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Thank You Very Much
as Self
Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words
as Self
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
as Self
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
as Self
Being Mary Tyler Moore
as Self (voice)
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
as Self
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
as Self
Mike Nichols: An American Master
as Self
Harry Benson: Shoot First
as Self
Misery Loves Comedy
as Self
