James L. Brooks

James L. Brooks

  • Born: 1940-5-9
  • Birthplace: North Bergen, New Jersey, USA
  • Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
  • Profession: Screenwriter, director, actor
  • Nationality: America
  • Representative Works: Perfect, Mr. Sweetheart, Radio News, Mother-daughter Love, The Simpsons
  • James L. Brooks (James L. Brooks, May 9, 1940 -) was an American producer, playwright, and film director. He has won 3 Oscars and 20 Emmy Awards; at the same time, he is also the holder of the Golden Globe Award.
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    Broadcast News quotes

    • Aaron Altman: And if things had gone differently for me tonight, then I probably wouldn't be saying any of this. I grant you everything. But give me this: He personifies everything that you've been fighting against. And I'm in love with you. How do you like that? I buried the lede.

    • Paul Moore: [Paul and Martin emerge from an office in which Paul had just laid off Martin] Now, if there's anything I can do for you...

      Martin Klein: Well, I certainly hope you'll die soon.