James L. Brooks

James L. Brooks

Writer and producer. Born 9 May 1940 in North Bergen, New Jersey, USA.

15

Titles on Fi1m1 acting · 3 directing · 4 writing · 6 producing · 1 other

83

Average Fi1m scoreas writer · 4 titles

3

Oscars3 won · 5 nominated

Born

9 May 1940, North Bergen, New Jersey, USA

Active

1970–present

Frequently works with

Al Jean, David Silverman, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Dan Castellaneta, Danny DeVito, Matt Groening, Matt Selman

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Academy Awards3 won · 5 nominated

Nominated1998Best Picture · As Good as It Gets
Nominated1998Best Writing, Original Screenplay · As Good as It Gets
Nominated1997Best Picture · Jerry Maguire
Nominated1988Best Writing, Original Screenplay · Broadcast News
Nominated1988Best Picture · Broadcast News
Won1984Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · Terms of Endearment
Won1984Best Director · Terms of Endearment
Won1984Best Picture · Terms of Endearment

Primetime Emmy Awards2 won

Won1977Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series · The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Won1971Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series · The Mary Tyler Moore Show

Other awards1 won

Won2024Disney Legends: Disney Legends

Awards from Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.