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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).
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 was born on May 9, 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). He was previously married to Holly Holmberg Brooks and Marianne Catherine Morrissey.
- 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Nov 10, 2023 · Forty years ago, writer James L. Brooks made one of the most impressive directorial debuts in film history when he brought Larry McMurtry‘s novel “Terms of Endearment” to the screen.
- Jim Hemphill
Nov 23, 2023 · The writer-director of the Oscar-winning comedy-drama reflects on finding the humor in cancer, creating a new character for Jack Nicholson and his long gestation periods. He also reveals his plans for his next film, "Ella McCay," with a star-studded cast.
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Feb 22, 2018 · 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. By Sara...
