James L. Brooks

Producer

Born: May 9, 1940 (age 86)
From: North Bergen, New Jersey, USA

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…

Filmography (30)

Ella McCay (2025)
Director
Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words (2025)
Self
Thank You Very Much (2025)
Self
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony (2024)
Self
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023)
Self
Being Mary Tyler Moore (2023)
Self (voice)
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel (2022)
Self
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth (2019)
Self
Harry Benson: Shoot First (2016)
Self
Mike Nichols: An American Master (2016)
Self
Misery Loves Comedy (2015)
Self
Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood (2011)
Self
James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice (2011)
Self (archive footage)
How Do You Know (2010)
Director
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice! (2010)
Self
The Making of 'Bottle Rocket' (2008)
Self
Dreams on Spec (2007)
Self
Spanglish (2004)
Director
Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild
Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild (2004)
Self
The Simpsons: America's First Family (2000)
Self
The Director's Vision: Hollywood's Best Discuss Their Craft (1998)
himself
As Good as It Gets (1997)
Director
I'll Do Anything (1994)
Director
Broadcast News (1987)
Director
Lost in America (1985)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Terms of Endearment (1983)
Director
Modern Romance (1981)
David
Real Life (1979)
Driving Evaluator
Audience Research (1976)
Paul Reynold
The Process