James L. Brooks
Profile info
Known forProduction
GenderMale
Birthday9 May 1940 (86 years old)
Place of birthNorth Bergen, New Jersey, USA
Known credits90
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…
The New Simpsons Movie
2027 · Producer
Yellow Mirror
2026 · Executive Producer
Simpsley
2026 · Executive Producer
Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition
2026 · Executive Producer
Ella McCay
2025 · Director
Ella McCay
2025 · Writer
Ella McCay
2025 · Producer
Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words
2025 · Self
Thank You Very Much
2025 · Self
The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
2024 · Producer
The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
2024 · Executive Producer
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
2024 · Producer
Disney Legends Award Ceremony
2024 · Self - Honoree
May the 12th Be with You
2024 · Producer
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
2023 · Self
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
2023 · Producer
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
2023 · Producer
Being Mary Tyler Moore
2023 · Self (voice)
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
2022 · Self
Welcome to the Club
2022 · Producer
When Billie Met Lisa
2022 · Producer
The Simpsons in Plusaversary
2021 · Producer
The Simpsons | Balenciaga
2021 · Producer
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
2021 · Producer
Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap"
2021 · Producer
Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny"
2020 · Writer
Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny"
2020 · Producer
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
2019 · Self
Icebox
2018 · Producer
The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling
2018 · Self
The Edge of Seventeen
2016 · Producer
Harry Benson: Shoot First
2016 · Self
Mike Nichols: An American Master
2016 · Self
Misery Loves Comedy
2015 · Self
Ride
2014 · Thanks
Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"
2012 · Writer
Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"
2012 · Producer
50/50
2011 · Thanks
Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood
2011 · Self
James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice
2011 · Self (archive footage)
How Do You Know
2010 · Director
How Do You Know
2010 · Producer
How Do You Know
2010 · Writer
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
2010 · Self
The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
2008 · Self
A Terrifying Message from Al Gore
2007 · Thanks
The Simpsons Movie
2007 · Screenplay
The Simpsons Movie
2007 · Producer
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