James L. Brooks

James L. Brooks

(1940) writer United States

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James L. Brooks (born 1940) was a United States writer.

About James L. Brooks

James Lawrence Brooks is an American director, producer and screenwriter, and the 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.

Notable works:

As Good As It Gets

Awards:

Academy Award for Best Picture|Academy Award for Best Director|Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay|Golden Globe Awards|Directors Guild of America Award|Writers Guild of America Award|National Board of Review Award for Best Film|Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

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