About James L. Brooks
Biography
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,…
Filmography22 films
Rank James L. Brooks's movies
Start with all movie credits in Favorite James L. Brooks Movies, then arrange them in your own order.
- Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words2025
- Thank You Very Much2025
- Albert Brooks: Defending My Life2023
- Being Mary Tyler Moore2023
- Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel2022
- Alan Pakula: Going for Truth2019
- Harry Benson: Shoot First2016
- Mike Nichols: An American Master2016
- Misery Loves Comedy2015
- Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood2011
- James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice2011
- The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!2010
- The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'2008
- Dreams on Spec2007
- Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild2004
- The Simpsons: America's First Family2000
- The Director's Vision: Hollywood's Best Discuss Their Craft1998
- Lost in America1985
- Modern Romance1981
- Real Life1979
- Audience Research1976
- The ProcessTBA
