James L. Brooks
1940-05-09THE 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
ALSO APPEARS IN MOVIES
Being Mary Tyler Moore
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Thank You Very Much
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Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
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Misery Loves Comedy
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Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
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James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice
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Lost in America
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Modern Romance
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Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood
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Harry Benson: Shoot First
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Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
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Real Life
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Mike Nichols: An American Master
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Dreams on Spec
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The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
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Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
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The Process
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Audience Research
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The Simpsons: America's First Family
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Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild
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The Director's Vision: Hollywood's Best Discuss Their Craft
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Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words
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