James l brooks biography obituary

James L. Brooks is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter.

James Lawrence Brooks (born May 9,

Brooks was born on May 9, in Brooklyn, New York. After graduating, he attended New York University, where he studied film and television. He went on to create and produce the series Taxi, which ran from to In , Brooks co-created the animated television series The Simpsons, which has become one of the most successful and longest-running television series of all time.

He served as executive producer of the show until In addition to his work in television and film, Brooks has also written and directed several stage plays, including The War of the Roses and The People vs. Larry Flynt. Throughout his career, Brooks has been recognized for his work with numerous awards and accolades. In , Brooks was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame.

In , he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Brooks has been married twice. He was first married to Marianne Catherine Morrissey from to He then married Holly Holmberg in , and the couple has two children together. Brooks is an acclaimed American film director, producer, and screenwriter.