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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 ...
- James Lawrence Brooks, May 9, 1940 (age 83), New York City, U.S.
- 1965–present
James L. Brooks is an American film and television creator, known for his work on The Simpsons, Terms of Endearment, Broadcast News and more. He has won three Oscars and received many other awards and nominations for his writing and producing.
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James L. Brooks. Writer: Broadcast News. James L. Brooks was born on 9 May 1940 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Broadcast News (1987), As Good as It Gets (1997) and Terms of Endearment (1983).
- May 9, 1940
May 9, 2024 · James L. Brooks (born May 9, 1940, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.) is an American screenwriter, director, and producer who was active in both television and film and was especially known for character-driven ensemble work that blended warm humour with genuine dramatic sentiment. (Read Martin Scorsese’s Britannica essay on film preservation.)
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James Lawrence Brooks 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, 21 Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe Award.
Feb 22, 2018 · The Awardist. Oscars. James L. Brooks looks back at the making of his unforgettable films. The legendary writer-director of 'Broadcast News' and 'Terms of Endearment' on his life in Oscar pictures ...
Nov 23, 2023 · The Oscar-winning writer-director of the 1983 comedy-drama reflects on finding the humor in cancer, creating a new character for Jack Nicholson and his next film project. Read the full interview with Variety and watch the trailer of the classic movie.
