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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. 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).
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Apr 3, 2024 · James L. Brooks, American screenwriter, director, and producer who was especially known for character-driven ensemble work that blended warm humor with genuine dramatic sentiment. His notable credits included the films Terms of Endearment (1983) and Broadcast News (1987) and the long-running TV show The Simpsons.
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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
Nov 10, 2023 · James L. Brooks looks back on his debut feature as a director, which won him 3 Oscars, reflecting on collaborators Jack Nicholson, Debra Winger and Polly Platt.
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Nov 23, 2023 · As "Terms of Endearment" turns 40, director James L. Brooks recalls directing Jack Nicholson and Shirley MacLaine to Oscars — and previews his next film. Plus Icon Click to expand the Mega Menu.
Dec 11, 2023 · James L. Brooks Talks 'Terms of Endearment' 40 Years Later (Exclusive) Dec 11, 2023. James L. Brooks remembers the moment he won his first Oscar. "It was as orgasmic as moments could be," he says now, 40 years after the fact. At the time, he thought to himself, "I won the Oscar. I won an Oscar.
