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Albert Brooks(I)

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Albert Brooks
A documentary about the comedian and filmmaker Albert Brooks which includes interviews from Sharon Stone, Larry David, James L Brooks, Conan O'Brien, Sarah Silverman and Jonah Hill.
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Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023)
38 Videos
99+ Photos
Albert Brooks was born on 22 July 1947 in Beverly Hills, California, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Drive (2011), Broadcast News (1987) and Rendez-vous au paradis (1991). He has been married to Kimberly Shlain since 15 March 1997. They have two children.
BornJuly 22, 1947
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BornJuly 22, 1947
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 30 wins & 37 nominations total

    Photos193

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    Known for

    Ryan Gosling in Drive (2011)
    Drive
    7.8
    • Bernie Rose
    • 2011
    Holly Hunter, William Hurt, and Albert Brooks in Broadcast News (1987)
    Broadcast News
    7.3
    • Aaron Altman
    • 1987
    Meryl Streep and Albert Brooks in Rendez-vous au paradis (1991)
    Rendez-vous au paradis
    7.2
    • Daniel Miller
    • 1991
    Albert Brooks and Julie Hagerty in Lost in America (1985)
    Lost in America
    7.0
    • David Howard
    • 1985

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Ella McCay
      • Post-production
      • 2025
    • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in Les Simpson (1989)
      Les Simpson
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Jacques
      • Music Manager
      • Dr. Raufbold (as A. Brooks) ...
      • 1990–2023
    • Larry David in Larry et son nombril (2000)
      Larry et son nombril
      8.8
      TV Series
      • Albert Brooks
      • 2021
    • I Love You, Daddy (2017)
      I Love You, Daddy
      6.3
      • Dick Welker (as A. Brooks)
      • 2017
    • Comme des bêtes (2016)
      Comme des bêtes
      6.5
      • Tiberius (voice)
      • 2016
    • Kaitlin Olson in Le Monde de Dory (2016)
      Le Monde de Dory
      7.2
      • Marlin (voice)
      • 2016
    • Will Smith in Seul contre tous (2015)
      Seul contre tous
      7.1
      • Dr. Cyril Wecht
      • 2015
    • Jeff Bridges, Marion Cotillard, James Franco, Riley Osborne, and Mackenzie Foy in Le petit prince (2015)
      Le petit prince
      7.6
      • The Businessman (voice)
      • 2015
    • Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain in A Most Violent Year (2014)
      A Most Violent Year
      6.9
      • Andrew Walsh
      • 2014
    • Leslie Mann and Paul Rudd in 40 ans: mode d'emploi (2012)
      40 ans: mode d'emploi
      6.2
      • Larry
      • 2012
    • Ryan Gosling in Drive (2011)
      Drive
      7.8
      • Bernie Rose
      • 2011
    • Mary-Louise Parker in Weeds (2005)
      Weeds
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Lenny Botwin
      • 2008
    • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in Les Simpson: Le film (2007)
      Les Simpson: Le film
      7.3
      • Russ Cargill (voice, as A. Brooks)
      • 2007
    • Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2005)
      Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
      5.5
      • Albert Brooks
      • 2005
    • Michael Douglas, Candice Bergen, Albert Brooks, Ryan Reynolds, Lindsay Sloane, and Maria Ricossa in Espion mais pas trop! (2003)
      Espion mais pas trop!
      5.7
      • Jerry Peyser
      • 2003
    • Albert Brooks and Ellen DeGeneres in Le Monde de Nemo (2003)
      Le Monde de Nemo
      8.2
      • Marlin (voice)
      • 2003

    Writer

    • Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2005)
      Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
      5.5
      • written by
      • 2005
    • Sharon Stone, Andie MacDowell, and Albert Brooks in La muse (1999)
      La muse
      5.7
      • written by
      • 1999
    • Albert Brooks and Debbie Reynolds in Mother (1996)
      Mother
      6.9
      • written by
      • 1996
    • Brendan Fraser and Albert Brooks in La révélation (1994)
      La révélation
      5.4
      • screenplay
      • 1994
    • Meryl Streep and Albert Brooks in Rendez-vous au paradis (1991)
      Rendez-vous au paradis
      7.2
      • written by
      • 1991
    • Albert Brooks and Julie Hagerty in Lost in America (1985)
      Lost in America
      7.0
      • written by
      • 1985
    • Albert Brooks and Kathryn Harrold in Modern Romance (1981)
      Modern Romance
      7.0
      • written by
      • 1981
    • Albert Brooks, Charles Grodin, Frances Lee McCain, Robert Stirrat, and Lisa Urette in Real Life (1979)
      Real Life
      7.0
      • written by
      • 1979
    • Saturday Night Live (1975)
      Saturday Night Live
      8.0
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1975–1976
    • The Famous Comedians School
      7.3
      TV Short
      • Writer
      • 1976
    • Tim Conway and Carlos Manteca in Turn-On (1969)
      Turn-On
      4.5
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1969

    Music Department

    • The Associates (1979)
      The Associates
      7.7
      TV Series
      • theme music composer
      • composer: music and lyrics
      • composer: theme music (as A. Brooks)
      • 1979–1980

    Videos38

    'My Hands are Dirty'
    Clip 0:45
    'My Hands are Dirty'
    "7th Street Bridge"
    Clip 2:00
    "7th Street Bridge"
    "7th Street Bridge"
    Clip 2:00
    "7th Street Bridge"
    Finding Nemo: 3D BD
    Clip 1:00
    Finding Nemo: 3D BD
    Finding Nemo: 3D BD
    Clip 1:21
    Finding Nemo: 3D BD
    Finding Nemo: 3D BD
    Clip 0:32
    Finding Nemo: 3D BD
    Finding Nemo: 3D BD
    Clip 1:06
    Finding Nemo: 3D BD

    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • A. Brooks
    • Height
      • 1.80 m
    • Born
      • July 22, 1947
      • Beverly Hills, California, USA
    • Spouse
      • Kimberly ShlainMarch 15, 1997 - present (2 children)
    • Children
        Jake Brooks
    • Parents
        Thelma Leeds
    • Relatives
        Clifford Einstein(Sibling)
    • Other works
      TV commercials (voice-over): Blockbuster Video stores.
    • Publicity listings
      • 7 Interviews
      • 4 Articles

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Changed his last name from "Einstein" because there was already an extremely well-known theoretical physicist named Albert Einstein.
    • Quotes
      Being a screenwriter in Hollywood is like being a eunuch at an orgy. Worse, actually, at least the eunuch is allowed to watch.
    • Trademarks
        Dysfunctional relationships (Real Life (1979), Modern Romance (1981) and Mother (1996)).
    • Salary
      • La révélation
        (1994)
        $3,000,000

    FAQ

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    • How old is Albert Brooks?
      77 years old
    • When was Albert Brooks born?
      July 22, 1947
    • Where was Albert Brooks born?
      Beverly Hills, California, USA
    • What is Albert Brooks's birth name?
      Albert Lawrence Einstein
    • How tall is Albert Brooks?
      5 feet 11 inches, or 1.80 meters

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