James L. Brooks at the Grand Opening of "The Simpsons Ride". Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, CA. 05-17-08

RECENT CREDITS
How Do You Know (FILM)  Dec. 17, 2010
The Simpsons Movie (FILM)  Jul. 27, 2007
Spanglish (FILM)  Dec. 17, 2004
What About Joan (TV)  Oct. 23, 2001
Riding in Cars With Boys (FILM)  Oct. 19, 2001
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HIGHLIGHTS
Began his career as a writer for CBS News.
Broke into television as a freelance writer on shows such as My Mother the Car and The Andy Griffith Show.
Was hired by MTM (a production company founded by Mary Tyler Moore and her then-husband Grant Tinker) to help create the classic sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
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All Credits

Film Name / TV Show Name (Episode Name)
Role
Category

How Do You Know  2010
Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Film


The Simpsons Movie  2007
Producer, Screenwriter
Film


Spanglish  2004
Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Film


Riding in Cars With Boys  2001
Producer
Film


The War of the Roses  1989
Co-Producer
Film


Say Anything...  1989
Executive Producer
Film


Big  1988
Co-Producer
Film


Broadcast News  1987
Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Film


Rhoda  
Producer
TV


What About Joan  2001
Executive Producer
TV
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As Good As It Gets  1997
Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Film


Jerry Maguire  1996
Producer
Film


Bottle Rocket  1996
Producer, Executive Producer
Film


Terms of Endearment  1983
Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Film


Modern Romance  1981 -David
Actor
Film


Real Life   -Evaluator
Actor
Film


Starting Over  
Producer, Screenwriter
Film


Cindy  
Producer, Screenwriter
Film


I'll Do Anything  
Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Film


Thursday's Game  
Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Film


Thursday's Game  
Producer, Teleplay By
Film




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Highlights

Began his career as a writer for CBS News.
Broke into television as a freelance writer on shows such as My Mother the Car and The Andy Griffith Show.
Was hired by MTM (a production company founded by Mary Tyler Moore and her then-husband Grant Tinker) to help create the classic sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
Founded his own production company, Gracie Films, in 1984.


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