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James L. Brooks

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Born: May 9, 1940 in North Bergen, New Jersey, USA

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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 three Academy Awards, 22 Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe...

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Misery Loves Comedy
6.0
Misery Loves Comedy2015
Real Life
6.5
Real Life1979
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
6.5
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth2019
Mike Nichols: An American Master
6.3
Mike Nichols: An American Master2016
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
7.1
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life2023
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Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild
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Lost in America
6.9
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The Director's Vision: Hollywood's Best Discuss Their Craft
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Being Mary Tyler Moore
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The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
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The Simpsons: America's First Family
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Harry Benson: Shoot First
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Modern Romance
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Modern Romance1981
Dreams on Spec
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Dreams on Spec2007
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
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Disney Legends Awards Ceremony2024
Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words
Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words2025
James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice
James L. Brooks: A Singular Voice2011
Thank You Very Much
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Thank You Very Much2025
Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood
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Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood2011
The Process
The Process
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Audience Research1976