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James L. Brooks

(1940) Screenwriter United States

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James L. Brooks is a screenwriter from the United States, best known for As Good As It Gets.

Quick Facts About James L. Brooks

Born
May 9, 1940
Nationality
United States
Profession
Screenwriter
Notable works
As Good As It Gets

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.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

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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