James L. Brooks
Known for: Production
Born: May 9, 1940
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
Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood
2011
The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
2008
The Process
Audience Research
1976
The Simpsons: America's First Family
2000
The Director's Vision: Hollywood's Best Discuss Their Craft
1998
Being Mary Tyler Moore
2023
Modern Romance
1981
Harry Benson: Shoot First
2016
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
2024
James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice
2011
Dreams on Spec
2007
Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words
2025
Thank You Very Much
2025
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
2022
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
2019
Mike Nichols: An American Master
2016
Real Life
1979
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
2010
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
2023
Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild
2004
The Simpsons
1989
Prisoners of Gravity
1989
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970
The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling
2018
Saturday Night Live
1975
Lost in America
1985
Misery Loves Comedy
2015