James L. Brooks
Production
27
Acting Credits
7
Directed
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...
Known For
Filmography
Thank You Very Much
2025
as Self
Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words
2025
as Self
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
2024
as Self
Being Mary Tyler Moore
2023
as Self (voice)
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
2023
as Self
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
2022
as Self
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
2019
as Self
The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling
2018
as Self
Harry Benson: Shoot First
2016
as Self
Mike Nichols: An American Master
2016
as Self
Misery Loves Comedy
2015
as Self
James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice
2011
as Self (archive footage)
Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood
2011
as Self
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
2010
as Self
The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
2008
as Self
Dreams on Spec
2007
as Self
Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild
2004
as Self
The Simpsons: America's First Family
2000
as Self
The Director's Vision: Hollywood's Best Discuss Their Craft
1998
as himself
The Simpsons
1989
as James L. Brooks (voice)
Prisoners of Gravity
1989
as Self
Lost in America
1985
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Modern Romance
1981
as David
Real Life
1979
as Driving Evaluator
Audience Research
1976
as Paul Reynold
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Paul Reynolds (uncredited)
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970
as Rabbi (uncredited)