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James L. Brooks

Director

James L. Brooks

Directing
1983 — present · 7 films
Born
9 May 1940 · age 86
From
North Bergen, New Jersey, USA

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 Award.

Career Signature

How James L. Brooks’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they directed.