James L. Brooks
Type: Person
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.
Role: Producer, writer, director
Affiliation: The Simpsons (co-developer/producer)
Mentioned in 1 podcast episode
Who brought it up
- The Simpsons - s8e2 - Table Read on Table Read Tuesdays
Based on the characters by James L. Brooks.
Connections
Worked with: Sam Simon, Marge Simpson, Lisa Simpson