James L. Brooks
WriterProducerAdditional Crew
- Born
- May 9, 1940
James L. Brooks was born on 9 May 1940 in Brooklyn, New York City, 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 has been married to Jennifer Simchowitz since 24 November 2024. He was previously married to…
Director
| Ella McCay(2025) |
| Terra X History(2023) |
| How Do You Know(2010) |
| Spanglish(2004) |
| As Good as It Gets(1997) |
Writer
| The Simpsons(1989) |
| Ella McCay(2025) |
| Being Mary Tyler Moore(2023) |
| Playdate with Destiny(2020) |
| Planet of the Couches(2016) |
Actor
| The Simpsons(1989)as Jim Brooks |
| Lost in America(1985)as Party Guest |
| Taxi(1978)as Boxing Fan |
| Modern Romance(1981)as David |
| Real Life(1979)as Driving Evaluator |
Producer
| The Simpsons Movie 2(2027) |
| The Simpsons(1989) |
| Ella McCay(2025) |
| The Most Wonderful Time of the Year(2024) |
| May the 12th Be with You(2024) |
Script and Continuity Department
| The Mary Tyler Moore Show(1970) |
Additional Crew
| The Simpsons(1989) |
| The Lego Movie(2014) |
| The Simpsons: Hit & Run(2003) |
| The Critic(1994) |
| What About Joan(2000) |
Thanks
| Family Guy(1999) |
| The Adventures of Dugg & Lemmy(2012) |
| The Dictator(2012) |
| 50/50(2011) |
| Broadcast News: James L. Brooks - A Singular Voice(2011) |
Soundtrack
| Ella McCay(2025) |
| The Simpsons(1989) |
| The Simpsons Movie(2007) |
Self
| Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend(2018)as Self |
| Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes)(2024)as Self |
| Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words(2025)as Self |
| Disney Legends Awards Ceremony(2024)as Self |
| In Creative Company(2020)as Self - Host |
Archive Footage
| Les Chroniques du Mea(2012)as Self |
| Minty Comedic Arts(2015)as Self |
| Icons Unearthed(2022)as Self |
| Movie Night Extravaganza(2021)as Self |
| I Am Burt Reynolds(2020)as Self |
Credit Score: James L. Brooks
| # | Name | Score | Year | Win | Nom | Known | ★ | Wins | Noms | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Simpsons | 6000.00 | 1989 | • | • | • | 8.6 | 37 | 106 | 468329 |
| 2 | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | 5000.00 | 1970 | • | • | • | 8.3 | 29 | 67 | 11266 |
| 3 | Taxi | 2000.00 | 1978 | • | • | • | 7.7 | 18 | 34 | 17656 |
| 4 | Lost in America | 1.00 | 1985 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 11466 |