Portrait of James L. Brooks

James L. Brooks

Bio: James Lawrence Brooks is an American director, producer and screenwriter. Growing up in North Bergen, New Jersey, Brooks endured a fractured family life and passed the time by reading and writing
Born: Thu, May 09 1940
Birthplace: North Bergen, New Jersey, USA
James L. Brooks is 84 years old
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Poster of The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
James L. Brooks was
84 in The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
as 'Producer, Executive Producer'.
Mon, Dec 16 2024
Poster of The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
James L. Brooks was
84 in The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Oct 11 2024
Poster of May the 12th Be with You
May the 12th Be with You
James L. Brooks was
84 in May the 12th Be with You
as 'Producer'.
Thu, May 09 2024
Poster of Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
James L. Brooks was
82 in Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
as 'Producer'.
Wed, May 03 2023
Poster of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
James L. Brooks was
82 in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Mar 29 2023
Poster of Welcome to the Club
Welcome to the Club
James L. Brooks was
82 in Welcome to the Club
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Sep 08 2022
Poster of When Billie Met Lisa
When Billie Met Lisa
James L. Brooks was
81 in When Billie Met Lisa
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Apr 22 2022
Poster of The Simpsons in Plusaversary
The Simpsons in Plusaversary
James L. Brooks was
81 in The Simpsons in Plusaversary
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Nov 12 2021
Poster of The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
James L. Brooks was
81 in The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Jul 07 2021
Poster of Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap"
Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap"
James L. Brooks was
80 in Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap"
as 'Producer'.
Tue, May 04 2021
Poster of Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny"
Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny"
James L. Brooks was
79 in Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny"
as 'Writer, Producer'.
Sat, Feb 29 2020
Poster of The Edge of Seventeen
The Edge of Seventeen
James L. Brooks was
76 in The Edge of Seventeen
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Nov 18 2016
Poster of Planet of the Couches
Planet of the Couches
James L. Brooks was
76 in Planet of the Couches
as 'Writer'.
Sun, Oct 16 2016
Poster of Ride
Ride
James L. Brooks was
74 in Ride
as 'Thanks'.
Sat, Nov 08 2014
Poster of Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"
Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"
James L. Brooks was
72 in Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"
as 'Writer, Producer'.
Thu, Jul 12 2012
Poster of 50/50
50/50
James L. Brooks was
71 in 50/50
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, Sep 30 2011
Poster of How Do You Know
How Do You Know
James L. Brooks was
70 in How Do You Know
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Fri, Dec 17 2010
Poster of A Terrifying Message from Al Gore
A Terrifying Message from Al Gore
James L. Brooks was
67 in A Terrifying Message from Al Gore
as 'Thanks'.
Tue, Nov 27 2007
Poster of The Simpsons Movie
The Simpsons Movie
James L. Brooks was
67 in The Simpsons Movie
as 'Producer, Screenplay'.
Wed, Jul 25 2007
Poster of Spanglish
Spanglish
James L. Brooks was
64 in Spanglish
as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Fri, Dec 17 2004
Poster of The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
James L. Brooks was
63 in The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
as 'Writer'.
Fri, Oct 31 2003
Poster of Riding in Cars with Boys
Riding in Cars with Boys
James L. Brooks was
61 in Riding in Cars with Boys
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Oct 19 2001
Poster of The Simpsons: Too Hot For TV
The Simpsons: Too Hot For TV
James L. Brooks was
58 in The Simpsons: Too Hot For TV
as 'Scenario Writer'.
Mon, Mar 08 1999
Poster of As Good as It Gets
As Good as It Gets
James L. Brooks was
57 in As Good as It Gets
as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Fri, Dec 19 1997
Poster of Jerry Maguire
Jerry Maguire
James L. Brooks was
56 in Jerry Maguire
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Dec 13 1996
Poster of Bottle Rocket
Bottle Rocket
James L. Brooks was
55 in Bottle Rocket
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of I'll Do Anything
I'll Do Anything
James L. Brooks was
53 in I'll Do Anything
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Fri, Feb 04 1994
Poster of My Own Private Idaho
My Own Private Idaho
James L. Brooks was
50 in My Own Private Idaho
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, Feb 01 1991
Poster of Do the Bartman
Do the Bartman
James L. Brooks was
50 in Do the Bartman
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Dec 06 1990
Poster of The Best of the Tracey Ullman Show
The Best of the Tracey Ullman Show
James L. Brooks was
50 in The Best of the Tracey Ullman Show
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, May 26 1990
Poster of The War of the Roses
The War of the Roses
James L. Brooks was
49 in The War of the Roses
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Dec 08 1989
Poster of Say Anything...
Say Anything...
James L. Brooks was
48 in Say Anything...
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of Big
Big
James L. Brooks was
48 in Big
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Jun 03 1988
Poster of Broadcast News
Broadcast News
James L. Brooks was
47 in Broadcast News
as 'Screenplay, Producer, Director'.
Wed, Dec 16 1987
Poster of Jumpin' Jack Flash
Jumpin' Jack Flash
James L. Brooks was
46 in Jumpin' Jack Flash
as 'Thanks'.
Thu, Oct 09 1986
Poster of Terms of Endearment
Terms of Endearment
James L. Brooks was
43 in Terms of Endearment
as 'Screenplay, Producer, Director'.
Sun, Nov 20 1983
Poster of Carlton Your Doorman
Carlton Your Doorman
James L. Brooks was
40 in Carlton Your Doorman
as 'Characters'.
Wed, May 21 1980
Poster of Starting Over
Starting Over
James L. Brooks was
39 in Starting Over
as 'Writer, Producer'.
Fri, Oct 05 1979
Poster of Cindy
Cindy
James L. Brooks was
37 in Cindy
as 'Writer, Producer'.
Fri, Mar 24 1978
Poster of Thursday's Game
Thursday's Game
James L. Brooks was
33 in Thursday's Game
as 'Writer, Producer'.
Sun, Apr 14 1974
Poster of Ella McCay
Ella McCay
James L. Brooks will be
84+ in Ella McCay
as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
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TV Shows (As Crew)

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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 What About Joan?
What About Joan?
James L. Brooks was
60+ in What About Joan?
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 27 2001
Poster of The Critic
The Critic
James L. Brooks was
53+ in The Critic
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 26 1994
Poster of Phenom
Phenom
James L. Brooks was
53+ in Phenom
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1993
Poster of Sibs
Sibs
James L. Brooks was
52+ in Sibs
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 22 1992
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
James L. Brooks was
49+ in The Simpsons
as 'Executive Producer, Writer, Development Manager'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of The Tracey Ullman Show
The Tracey Ullman Show
James L. Brooks was
46+ in The Tracey Ullman Show
as 'Writer, Executive Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1987
Poster of The Associates
The Associates
James L. Brooks was
39+ in The Associates
as 'Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1979
Poster of Taxi
Taxi
James L. Brooks was
38+ in Taxi
as 'Writer, Executive Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1978
Poster of Lou Grant
Lou Grant
James L. Brooks was
37+ in Lou Grant
as 'Writer, Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1977
Poster of Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers
Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers
James L. Brooks was
34+ in Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1974
Poster of Rhoda
Rhoda
James L. Brooks was
34+ in Rhoda
as 'Writer, Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 1974
Poster of The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
James L. Brooks was
30+ in The Mary Tyler Moore Show
as 'Writer, Executive Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1970
Poster of Room 222
Room 222
James L. Brooks was
29+ in Room 222
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1969
Poster of The Doris Day Show
The Doris Day Show
James L. Brooks was
28+ in The Doris Day Show
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Accidental Family
Accidental Family
James L. Brooks was
27+ in Accidental Family
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1967
Poster of That Girl
That Girl
James L. Brooks was
26+ in That Girl
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of My Mother the Car
My Mother the Car
James L. Brooks was
25+ in My Mother the Car
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1965
Poster of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
James L. Brooks was
20+ in The Andy Griffith Show
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960