Albert Brooks
Acting
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Biography
Albert Lawrence Einstein (born July 22, 1947), known professionally as Albert Brooks, is an American actor and filmmaker. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for 1987's Broadcast News and was widely praised for his performance as a ruthless Jewish mobster in the 2011 action drama film Drive. Brooks has also played in Taxi Driver (1976), Private Benjamin (1980), Unfaithfully Yours (1984), and My First Mister (2001). He has written, directed, and starred in several co...
Known For
Filmography
Oswald
2027
Ella McCay
2025
as Governor Bill
Breakdown: 1975
2025
as Self
Rob Reiner – Scenes from a Life
2025
as Self
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
2023
as Self
The Super Bob Einstein Movie
2021
as Self
Albert Brooks and Robert Weide
2021
as Self
I Love You, Daddy
2017
as Dick Welker (voice)
Finding Dory
2016
as Marlin (voice)
The Secret Life of Pets
2016
as Tiberius (voice)
Concussion
2015
as Dr. Cyril Wecht
The Little Prince
2015
as The Businessman (voice)
A Most Violent Year
2014
as Andrew Walsh
This Is 40
2012
as Larry
Drive
2011
as Bernie Rose
The Simpsons Movie
2007
as Russ Cargill (voice)
The Pixar Story
2007
as Marlin (voice) (archive footage)
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
2006
as Albert Brooks
Weeds
2005
as Lenny Botwin
Finding Nemo
2003
as Marlin (voice)
The In-Laws
2003
as Jerry Peyser
Exploring the Reef
2003
as Marlin (voice)
Real Time with Bill Maher
2003
as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
2002
as Self (archive footage)
My First Mister
2001
as Randall ("R")
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as Albert Brooks
The Muse
1999
as Steven Phillips
Making 'Taxi Driver'
1999
as Self
Out of Sight
1998
as Richard Ripley
Doctor Dolittle
1998
as Tiger (voice)
Inside 'Out of Sight'
1998
as Self
Critical Care
1997
as Dr. Butz
The View
1997
as Self
The Wonderful World of Disney
1997
Mother
1996
as John Henderson
The Daily Show
1996
as Self
The Scout
1994
as Al Percolo
I'll Do Anything
1994
as Burke Adler
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
as Self
Defending Your Life
1991
as Daniel Miller
The Simpsons
1989
as Hank Scorpio (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Slick Manager (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Brad Goodman (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Jacques (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Cowboy Bob (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Tab Spangler / Jacques (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Dr. Raufbold (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Greg (voice)
Broadcast News
1987
as Aaron Altman
Lost in America
1985
as David Howard
Unfaithfully Yours
1984
as Norman Robbins
Twilight Zone: The Movie
1983
as Driver
Terms of Endearment
1983
as Rudyard Greenway (voice)
Modern Romance
1981
as Robert Cole
Private Benjamin
1980
as Yale Goodman
Real Life
1979
as Albert Brooks
Taxi Driver
1976
as Tom
Audience Research
1976
as Albert Brooks
The Impossible Truth
1975
as Interviewer (voice)
Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts
1975
as Albert Brooks
Open Heart Surgery
1975
as Albert Brooks
Upcoming Season
1975
as Bob
Sick
1975
as Albert Brooks
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Interviewer (voice)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Heart Surgeon
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Interviewer
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Bob
Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians
1972
as Self
The Great American Dream Machine
1971
as Himself
The New Dick Van Dyke Show
1971
as Dr. Norman
The Odd Couple
1970
as Rudy
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
as Self
Hot Wheels
1969
as Kip Chogi (voice)
Love, American Style
1969
as Christopher
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
The Oscars
1953
as Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self