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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 Ella McCay
Ella McCay
James L. Brooks will be 85 in Ella McCay as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 2025
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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 2016
Poster of Ride
Ride
James L. Brooks was 74 in Ride as 'Thanks'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 2012
Poster of 50/50
50/50
James L. Brooks was 71 in 50/50 as 'Thanks'.
Movie Released: 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, Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 27 2007
Poster of The Simpsons Movie
The Simpsons Movie
James L. Brooks was 67 in The Simpsons Movie as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 2007
Poster of Spanglish
Spanglish
James L. Brooks was 64 in Spanglish as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1997
Poster of Jerry Maguire
Jerry Maguire
James L. Brooks was 56 in Jerry Maguire as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1996
Poster of Bottle Rocket
Bottle Rocket
James L. Brooks was 55 in Bottle Rocket as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1991
Poster of Do the Bartman
Do the Bartman
James L. Brooks was 50 in Do the Bartman as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1989
Poster of Say Anything...
Say Anything...
James L. Brooks was 48 in Say Anything... as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of Big
Big
James L. Brooks was 48 in Big as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 1988
Poster of Broadcast News
Broadcast News
James L. Brooks was 47 in Broadcast News as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1987
Poster of Jumpin' Jack Flash
Jumpin' Jack Flash
James L. Brooks was 46 in Jumpin' Jack Flash as 'Thanks'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1986
Poster of Terms of Endearment
Terms of Endearment
James L. Brooks was 43 in Terms of Endearment as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 20 1983
Poster of Carlton Your Doorman
Carlton Your Doorman
James L. Brooks was 40 in Carlton Your Doorman as 'Characters'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 21 1980
Poster of Starting Over
Starting Over
James L. Brooks was 39 in Starting Over as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1979
Poster of Cindy
Cindy
James L. Brooks was 37 in Cindy as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1978
Poster of Thursday's Game
Thursday's Game
James L. Brooks was 33 in Thursday's Game as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 14 1974

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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 27 2001
Poster of The Critic
The Critic
James L. Brooks was 53+ in The Critic as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 26 1994
Poster of Phenom
Phenom
James L. Brooks was 53+ in Phenom as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1993
Poster of Sibs
Sibs
James L. Brooks was 51+ in Sibs as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1991
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
James L. Brooks was 49+ in The Simpsons as 'Writer, Executive Producer, Development Manager, Executive Consultant'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1987
Poster of The Associates
The Associates
James L. Brooks was 39+ in The Associates as 'Producer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1979
Poster of Taxi
Taxi
James L. Brooks was 38+ in Taxi as 'Writer, Executive Producer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1974
Poster of Rhoda
Rhoda
James L. Brooks was 34+ in Rhoda as 'Writer, Producer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1970
Poster of Room 222
Room 222
James L. Brooks was 29+ in Room 222 as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Accidental Family
Accidental Family
James L. Brooks was 27+ in Accidental Family as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1967
Poster of That Girl
That Girl
James L. Brooks was 26+ in That Girl as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960