James L. Brooks
Production
Born May 9, 1940
From North Bergen, New Jersey, USA
Also known as James Lawrence Brooks
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)...
Filmography
Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words
Self
20257.5
Thank You Very Much
Self
20257.3
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
Self
20246.0
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
Self
20237.2
Being Mary Tyler Moore
Self (voice)
20236.7
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
Self
20227.3
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
Self
20196.5
Harry Benson: Shoot First
Self
20166.6
Mike Nichols: An American Master
Self
20166.3
Misery Loves Comedy
Self
20156.0
Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood
Self
20111.0
James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice
Self (archive footage)
2011
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
Self
20106.9
The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
Self
20085.0
Dreams on Spec
Self
20075.7
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Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild
Self
20042.0
The Simpsons: America's First Family
Self
200010.0
The Director's Vision: Hollywood's Best Discuss Their Craft
himself
1998
Lost in America
Party Guest (uncredited)
19856.9
Modern Romance
David
19816.8
Real Life
Driving Evaluator
19796.6
Audience Research
Paul Reynold
1976
The Process
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