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James L. Brooks

Bio: 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)
Born: Thu, May 09 1940
Birthplace: North Bergen, New Jersey, USA
James L. Brooks is 84 years old
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Poster of Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
James L. Brooks was 84 in Disney Legends Awards Ceremony as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 12 2024
Poster of Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
James L. Brooks was 83 in Albert Brooks: Defending My Life as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 12 2023
Poster of Thank You Very Much
Thank You Very Much
James L. Brooks was 83 in Thank You Very Much as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 2023
Poster of Being Mary Tyler Moore
Being Mary Tyler Moore
James L. Brooks was 82 in Being Mary Tyler Moore as 'Self (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 13 2023
Poster of Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
James L. Brooks was 82 in Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 2022
Poster of Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
James L. Brooks was 79 in Alan Pakula: Going for Truth as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 2019
Poster of Harry Benson: Shoot First
Harry Benson: Shoot First
James L. Brooks was 76 in Harry Benson: Shoot First as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 2016
Poster of Mike Nichols: An American Master
Mike Nichols: An American Master
James L. Brooks was 75 in Mike Nichols: An American Master as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 2016
Poster of Misery Loves Comedy
Misery Loves Comedy
James L. Brooks was 74 in Misery Loves Comedy as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 2015
Poster of Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood
Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood
James L. Brooks was 70 in Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 14 2011
Poster of James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice
James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice
James L. Brooks was 70 in James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 25 2011
Poster of The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
James L. Brooks was 68 in The Making of 'Bottle Rocket' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 16 2008
Poster of Dreams on Spec
Dreams on Spec
James L. Brooks was 66 in Dreams on Spec as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 2007
Poster of The Simpsons: America's First Family
The Simpsons: America's First Family
James L. Brooks was 60 in The Simpsons: America's First Family as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of Lost in America
Lost in America
James L. Brooks was 44 in Lost in America as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1985
Poster of Modern Romance
Modern Romance
James L. Brooks was 40 in Modern Romance as 'David'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1981
Poster of Real Life
Real Life
James L. Brooks was 38 in Real Life as 'Driving Evaluator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 1979
Poster of Audience Research
Audience Research
James L. Brooks was 35 in Audience Research as 'Paul Reynold'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 10 1976
Poster of The Process
The Process
James L. Brooks will be 84+ in The Process
Movie Released: Unreleased

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling
The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling
James L. Brooks was 77+ in The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 26 2018
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
James L. Brooks was 49+ in The Simpsons as 'James L. Brooks (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Prisoners of Gravity
Prisoners of Gravity
James L. Brooks was 49+ in Prisoners of Gravity as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 21 1989
Poster of The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
James L. Brooks was 30+ in The Mary Tyler Moore Show as 'Rabbi (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1970