James L. Brooks

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Credits
203 titles

Films in Production (2 titles)	Budget	Status
Fearless, the Life Story of Cloris Leachman Self Self See fewer		Post-Prod
Untitled Daniel Sawka/Gracie Films Project Producer Producer See fewer		Announced

Television in Production (1 title)	Episodes	Status
The Simpsons (2025) (TV Series) - Developed By (65 episodes, 2025), Executive Producer (1 episode, 2025) Developed By (65 episodes, 2025), Executive Producer (1 episode, 2025) See fewer — Episode #40.17 Season 40, Episode 17 - Developed By Developed By See fewer See more See fewer Loading	65

Past Film & Video (50 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Ella McCay (2025) Written By, Produced By (p.g.a.), Director Written By, Produced By (p.g.a.), Director See fewer
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2024) (Short) - Produced By Produced By See fewer
May the 12th Be with You (2024) (Short) - Produced By Produced By See fewer
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023) Produced By (p.g.a.) Produced By (p.g.a.) See fewer	$30MM	$6.7MM	$20MM	$21MM
Being Mary Tyler Moore (2023) Writer Writer See fewer
Feliz Navidad (2022) (Short) - Produced By Produced By See fewer
Welcome to the Club (2022) (Short) - Produced By Produced By See fewer
When Billie Met Lisa (2022) (Short) - Produced By Produced By See fewer
The Simpsons in Plusaversary (2021) (Short) - Produced By Produced By See fewer
Balenciaga (2021) (Short) - Producer (uncredited) Producer (uncredited) See fewer
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021) (Short) - Produced By Produced By See fewer
The Force Awakens from Its Nap (2021) (Short) - Produced By Produced By See fewer
Playdate with Destiny (2020) (Short) - Written By, Produced By Written By, Produced By See fewer
Icebox (2018) Producer Producer See fewer
The Edge of Seventeen (2016) Produced By Produced By See fewer	$9MM	$4.8MM	$14MM	$19MM
The Simpsons Take the Bowl (2014) (Video) - Developed By Developed By See fewer
The Lego Movie (2014) Character: Milhouse (uncredited) Character: Milhouse (uncredited) See fewer	$60MM	$69MM	$258MM	$471MM
The Longest Daycare (2012) (Short) - Written By, Producer Written By, Producer See fewer
The Dictator (2012) Special Thanks (as Jim Brooks) Special Thanks (as Jim Brooks) See fewer	$65MM	$17MM	$60MM	$179MM
50/50 (2011) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	$8MM	$8.6MM	$35MM	$41MM
Broadcast News: James L. Brooks - A Singular Voice (2011) (Video) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
How Do You Know (2010) Written By, Produced By, Director Written By, Produced By, Director See fewer	$120MM	$7.5MM	$30MM	$49MM
Presidential Reunion (2010) (Short) - Special Thanks (as James Brooks) Special Thanks (as James Brooks) See fewer
Heidi Montag Says No to Plastic (2010) (Short) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Funny People (2009) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	$75MM	$23MM	$52MM	$72MM
The Simpsons Ride (2008) (Video) - Producer Producer See fewer
Then She Found Me (2007) Thanks Thanks See fewer	$3.5MM	$73K	$3.7MM	$8.4MM
The Simpsons Movie (2007) Screenplay By, Produced By, Lyrics: "Spider Pig", "Springfield Anthem", Writer: "Spider Pig", "Springfield Anthem" Screenplay By, Produced By, Lyrics: "Spider Pig", "Springfield Anthem", Writer: "Spider Pig", "Springfield Anthem" See fewer	$75MM	$74MM	$183MM	$536MM
Accidents Will Happen (2006) (Short) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Borat (2006) The Producers Wish To Give Special Thanks For Their Assistance The Producers Wish To Give Special Thanks For Their Assistance See fewer	$18MM	$26MM	$129MM	$263MM
A Terrifying Message from Al Gore (2006) (Video) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Spanglish (2004) Written By, Producer, Director Written By, Producer, Director See fewer	$80MM	$8.8MM	$43MM	$55MM
Riding in Cars with Boys (2001) Producer Producer See fewer	$48MM	$10MM	$30MM	$36MM
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) Thanks Thanks See fewer	$21MM	$277K	$52MM	$71MM
Rushmore (1998) Thanks Thanks See fewer	$9MM	$44K	$17MM	$17MM
As Good as It Gets (1997) Screenplay, Produced By, Directed By Screenplay, Produced By, Directed By See fewer	$50MM	$13MM	$148MM	$314MM
Jerry Maguire (1996) Producer Producer See fewer	$50MM	$17MM	$154MM	$274MM
Bottle Rocket (1996) Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer	$7MM	$124K	$560K	$560K
I'll Do Anything (1994) Written By, Produced By, Directed By Written By, Produced By, Directed By See fewer	$40MM	$4.7MM	$10MM	$10MM
My Own Private Idaho (1991) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	$2.5MM		$6.4MM	$6.4MM
The War of the Roses (1989) Producer Producer See fewer	$26MM	$9.5MM	$87MM	$160MM
Say Anything (1989) Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer		$4.1MM	$21MM	$22MM
Big (1988) Producer Producer See fewer	$18MM	$8.2MM	$115MM	$152MM
Broadcast News (1987) Written By, Produced By, Director Written By, Produced By, Director See fewer	$20MM	$198K	$51MM	$67MM
Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer		$6MM	$30MM	$30MM
Lost in America (1985) Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited) See fewer	$4MM	$155K	$10MM	$10MM
Terms of Endearment (1983) Screenplay, Producer, Director Screenplay, Producer, Director See fewer	$8MM	$3.5MM	$108MM	$108MM
Modern Romance (1981) David David See fewer		$18K	$2.9MM	$2.9MM
Starting Over (1979) Screenplay, Producer Screenplay, Producer See fewer			$36MM	$36MM
Real Life (1979) Driving Evaluator Driving Evaluator See fewer			$365K	$365K

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Past Television (46 titles)	Episodes
The Simpsons (1989–2025) (TV Series) - Developed By (791 episodes, 1989), Executive Producer (755 episodes, 1991), Executive Producer (showrunner) (35 episodes, 1989), Executive Creative Consultant (789 episodes, 1989), Lyrics: "Spider Pig" (uncredited) (2 episodes, 2015), Jim Brooks (as Jim Brooks) (1 episode, 2003) Developed By (791 episodes, 1989), Executive Producer (755 episodes, 1991), Executive Producer (showrunner) (35 episodes, 1989), Executive Creative Consultant (789 episodes, 1989), Lyrics: "Spider Pig" (uncredited) (2 episodes, 2015), Jim Brooks (as Jim Brooks) (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Treehouse of Horror XXXVI (Oct 19, 2025) Season 37, Episode 3 - Developed By (as James "Love Smothers!" Brooks), Executive Producer (as James "Love Smothers!" Brooks), Executive Creative Consultant (as James "Love Smothers!" Brooks) Developed By (as James "Love Smothers!" Brooks), Executive Producer (as James "Love Smothers!" Brooks), Executive Creative Consultant (as James "Love Smothers!" Brooks) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	791
Terra X History (2024) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 2024) Director (1 episode, 2024) See fewer Hans Zimmer - Der Rebell von Hollywood (Apr 14, 2024) Season 1, Episode 50 - Director Director See fewer	1
Rogue Not Quite One (2023) (TV Special) - Produced By Produced By See fewer
Planet of the Couches (2016) (TV Short) - Developed By, Executive Producer Developed By, Executive Producer See fewer
Trumptastic Voyage (2015) (TV Short) - Executive Producer (uncredited) Executive Producer (uncredited) See fewer
Family Guy (2014) (TV Series) - Special Thanks (1 episode, 2014) Special Thanks (1 episode, 2014) See fewer The Simpsons Guy (Sep 30, 2014) Season 13, Episode 1 - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	1
The Adventures of Dugg & Lemmy (2012) (TV Series) - Very Special Thanks (1 episode, 2012) Very Special Thanks (1 episode, 2012) See fewer The Bottle of Hot Sauce (May 20, 2012) Season 1, Episode 2 - Very Special Thanks Very Special Thanks See fewer	1
What About Joan (2000–2001) (TV Series) - Produced By (19 episodes, 2000), Executive Producer (2 episodes, 2001), Executive Creative Consultant (2 episodes, 2001) Produced By (19 episodes, 2000), Executive Producer (2 episodes, 2001), Executive Creative Consultant (2 episodes, 2001) See fewer Green Bay Season 2, Episode 6 - Produced By Produced By See fewer See more See fewer Loading	21
The Critic (1994–2001) (TV Series) - Executive Producer (33 episodes, 1994), Executive Creative Consultant (29 episodes, 1994) Executive Producer (33 episodes, 1994), Executive Creative Consultant (29 episodes, 1994) See fewer Pearl Harbor (Sep 14, 2001) Season 3, Episode 10 - Executive Producer, Executive Creative Consultant Executive Producer, Executive Creative Consultant See fewer See more See fewer Loading	33
Related by Birth (1994) (TV Movie) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
Phenom (1993–1994) (TV Series) - Executive Producer (22 episodes, 1993), Executive Consultant (22 episodes, 1993) Executive Producer (22 episodes, 1993), Executive Consultant (22 episodes, 1993) See fewer Strictly Lunchroom (May 10, 1994) Season 1, Episode 22 - Executive Producer, Executive Consultant Executive Producer, Executive Consultant See fewer See more See fewer Loading	22
De Sylvia Millecam Show (1994) (TV Series) - Original Script (uncredited) (3 episodes, 1994) Original Script (uncredited) (3 episodes, 1994) See fewer Goed nieuws is geen nieuws Season 2, Episode 13 - Original Script (uncredited) Original Script (uncredited) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Sibs (1991) (TV Series) - Executive Producer (2 episodes, 1991), Executive Consultant (2 episodes, 1991) Executive Producer (2 episodes, 1991), Executive Consultant (2 episodes, 1991) See fewer Financial Affairs (Oct 23, 1991) Season 1, Episode 6 - Executive Producer, Executive Consultant Executive Producer, Executive Consultant See fewer The Naked and the Damned (Sep 17, 1991) Season 1, Episode 1 - Executive Producer, Executive Consultant Executive Producer, Executive Consultant See fewer	2
Mary Tyler Moore: The 20th Anniversary Show (1991) (TV Movie) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
The Best of the Tracey Ullman Show (1990) (TV Special) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
The Tracey Ullman Show (1987–1990) (TV Series) - Created By (80 episodes, 1987), Written By (5 episodes, 1987), Executive Producer (80 episodes, 1987), Executive Consultant (2 episodes, 1987) Created By (80 episodes, 1987), Written By (5 episodes, 1987), Executive Producer (80 episodes, 1987), Executive Consultant (2 episodes, 1987) See fewer Episode #4.23 (May 12, 1990) Season 4, Episode 23 - Created By, Executive Producer Created By, Executive Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	80
The Simpsons: Tracey Ullman Shorts (TV Series) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
The Ratings Game (1984) (TV Movie) - Special Thanks (as Jim Brooks) Special Thanks (as Jim Brooks) See fewer
Taxi (1978–1983) (TV Series) - Created By (114 episodes, 1978), Written By (1 episode, 1978), Executive Producer (114 episodes, 1978), Executive Creative Consultant (42 episodes, 1981), Executive Consultant (66 episodes, 1978), Boxing Fan (uncredited) (1 episode, 1982) Created By (114 episodes, 1978), Written By (1 episode, 1978), Executive Producer (114 episodes, 1978), Executive Creative Consultant (42 episodes, 1981), Executive Consultant (66 episodes, 1978), Boxing Fan (uncredited) (1 episode, 1982) See fewer Simka's Monthlies (Jun 15, 1983) Season 5, Episode 24 - Created By, Executive Producer, Executive Creative Consultant Created By, Executive Producer, Executive Creative Consultant See fewer See more See fewer Loading	114
Lou Grant (1977–1982) (TV Series) - Created By (114 episodes, 1977), Executive Producer (22 episodes, 1977), Executive Consultant (24 episodes, 1978) Created By (114 episodes, 1977), Executive Producer (22 episodes, 1977), Executive Consultant (24 episodes, 1978) See fewer Charlie (Sep 13, 1982) Season 5, Episode 24 - Created By Created By See fewer See more See fewer Loading	114
The Associates (1979–1980) (TV Series) - Created By (13 episodes, 1979), Executive Producer (13 episodes, 1979), Executive Consultant (13 episodes, 1979) Created By (13 episodes, 1979), Executive Producer (13 episodes, 1979), Executive Consultant (13 episodes, 1979) See fewer The Out of Town Trip (1980) Season 1, Episode 13 - Created By, Executive Producer, Executive Consultant Created By, Executive Producer, Executive Consultant See fewer See more See fewer Loading	13
Carlton Your Doorman (1980) (TV Movie) - Character Character See fewer
Rhoda (1974–1978) (TV Series) - Created By (109 episodes, 1974), Written By (1 episode, 1974), Executive Producer (72 episodes, 1974), Executive Consultant (37 episodes, 1977), Story Editor (1 episode, 1974), Subway Passenger (uncredited) (1 episode, 1974) Created By (109 episodes, 1974), Written By (1 episode, 1974), Executive Producer (72 episodes, 1974), Executive Consultant (37 episodes, 1977), Story Editor (1 episode, 1974), Subway Passenger (uncredited) (1 episode, 1974) See fewer Brenda Runs Away (1978) Season 5, Episode 13 - Created By, Executive Consultant Created By, Executive Consultant See fewer See more See fewer Loading	109
Cindy (1978) (TV Movie) - Written By, Producer, Creative Consultant Written By, Producer, Creative Consultant See fewer
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977) (TV Series) - Created By (168 episodes, 1970), Written By (6 episodes, 1970), Executive Producer (162 episodes, 1970), Producer (6 episodes, 1970), Script Consultant (24 episodes, 1972), Rabbi (uncredited) (1 episode, 1972) Created By (168 episodes, 1970), Written By (6 episodes, 1970), Executive Producer (162 episodes, 1970), Producer (6 episodes, 1970), Script Consultant (24 episodes, 1972), Rabbi (uncredited) (1 episode, 1972) See fewer The Last Show (Mar 19, 1977) Season 7, Episode 24 - Created By, Written By, Executive Producer Created By, Written By, Executive Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	168
Phyllis (1975–1977) (TV Series) - Based On A Character Created By (48 episodes, 1975) Based On A Character Created By (48 episodes, 1975) See fewer A Baby Makes Six (Mar 13, 1977) Season 2, Episode 24 - Based On A Character Created By Based On A Character Created By See fewer See more See fewer Loading	48
The New Lorenzo Music Show (1976) (TV Special) - Writer Writer See fewer
Saturday Night Live (1976) (TV Series) - Paul Reynold (segment "Audience Research") (uncredited) (1 episode, 1976) Paul Reynold (segment "Audience Research") (uncredited) (1 episode, 1976) See fewer Elliott Gould/Anne Murray (Jan 10, 1976) Season 1, Episode 9 - Paul Reynold (segment "Audience Research") (uncredited) Paul Reynold (segment "Audience Research") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers (1974–1975) (TV Series) - Created By (15 episodes, 1974), Written By (1 episode, 1974), Executive Producer (2 episodes, 1974) Created By (15 episodes, 1974), Written By (1 episode, 1974), Executive Producer (2 episodes, 1974) See fewer From Russia with Lust (Jan 4, 1975) Season 1, Episode 15 - Created By Created By See fewer See more See fewer Loading	15
Room 222 (1969–1974) (TV Series) - Written By (1 episode, 1969), Created By (113 episodes, 1969) Written By (1 episode, 1969), Created By (113 episodes, 1969) See fewer Jason and Big Mo (1974) Season 5, Episode 15 - Created By Created By See fewer See more See fewer Loading	113
Thursday's Game (1974) (TV Movie) - Writer, Producer Writer, Producer See fewer
Going Places (1973) (TV Movie) - Writer Writer See fewer
Class of '55 (1972) (TV Movie) - Created By, Written By, Producer Created By, Written By, Producer See fewer
My Friend Tony (1969) (TV Series) - Story Editor (1 episode, 1969), Writer (1 episode, 1969), Story Editor (1 episode, 1969) Story Editor (1 episode, 1969), Writer (1 episode, 1969), Story Editor (1 episode, 1969) See fewer Computer Murder (May 25, 1969) Season 1, Episode 12 - Story Editor Story Editor See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
The Doris Day Show (1968) (TV Series) - Written By (1 episode, 1968) Written By (1 episode, 1968) See fewer The Job (Dec 17, 1968) Season 1, Episode 11 - Written By Written By See fewer	1
Mayberry R.F.D. (1968) (TV Series) - Written By (as Jim Brooks) (1 episode, 1968) Written By (as Jim Brooks) (1 episode, 1968) See fewer Youth Takes Over (Nov 11, 1968) Season 1, Episode 7 - Written By (as Jim Brooks) Written By (as Jim Brooks) See fewer	1
My Three Sons (1968) (TV Series) - Written By (1 episode, 1968) Written By (1 episode, 1968) See fewer The Perfect Separation (Mar 9, 1968) Season 8, Episode 27 - Written By Written By See fewer	1
Good Morning World (1968) (TV Series) - Written By (1 episode, 1968) Written By (1 episode, 1968) See fewer Pot Luckless (Jan 30, 1968) Season 1, Episode 21 - Written By Written By See fewer	1
The Andy Griffith Show (1968) (TV Series) - Written By (2 episodes, 1968) Written By (2 episodes, 1968) See fewer Emmett's Brother-in-Law (Jan 8, 1968) Season 8, Episode 18 - Written By Written By See fewer The Mayberry Chef (Jan 1, 1968) Season 8, Episode 17 - Written By Written By See fewer	2
Accidental Family (1967) (TV Series) - Written By (as Jim Brooks) (1 episode, 1967), Teleplay By (as Jim Brooks) (1 episode, 1967), Story Editor (6 episodes, 1967) Written By (as Jim Brooks) (1 episode, 1967), Teleplay By (as Jim Brooks) (1 episode, 1967), Story Editor (6 episodes, 1967) See fewer Sandy Gets Tough (Dec 29, 1967) Season 1, Episode 15 - Story Editor Story Editor See fewer See more See fewer Loading	7
That Girl (1966–1967) (TV Series) - Written By (3 episodes, 1966) Written By (3 episodes, 1966) See fewer Pass the Potatoes, Ethel Merman (Sep 7, 1967) Season 2, Episode 1 - Written By (as Jim Brooks) Written By (as Jim Brooks) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Hey, Landlord (1967) (TV Series) - Written By (1 episode, 1967) Written By (1 episode, 1967) See fewer Sharin' Sharon (Feb 26, 1967) Season 1, Episode 24 - Written By Written By See fewer	1
My Mother the Car (1966) (TV Series) - Written By (2 episodes, 1966) Written By (2 episodes, 1966) See fewer The Blabbermouth (Mar 22, 1966) Season 1, Episode 28 - Written By Written By See fewer It Might as Well Be Spring as Not (Mar 8, 1966) Season 1, Episode 26 - Written By Written By See fewer	2
Time-Life Specials: The March of Time (1965–1966) (TV Series) - Writer (3 episodes, 1965) Writer (3 episodes, 1965) See fewer The Enterprise in Action (Jan 4, 1966) Writer Writer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
October Madness: The World Series (1965) (TV Movie) - Writer Writer See fewer
Men in Crisis (1965) (TV Series) - Writer (2 episodes, 1965), Producer (1 episode, 1965) Writer (2 episodes, 1965), Producer (1 episode, 1965) See fewer Halsey vs Yamamoto (Jun 7, 1965) Season 1, Episode 30 - Writer Writer See fewer Kennedy vs Khrushchev (May 12, 1965) Season 1, Episode 28 - Writer, Producer Writer, Producer See fewer	2

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Self (89 titles)
Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words (2025) Self Self See fewer
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony (2024) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
In Creative Company (2024) (Podcast Series) - Self - Host (1 episode, 2024) Self - Host (1 episode, 2024) See fewer Jack Lowden with James L. Brooks on Slow Horses (Jun 13, 2024) Season 5, Episode 91 - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
TCM Guest Programmer (2012–2024) (TV Series) - Self - Guest / Self - Special Guest (2 episodes, 2012) Self - Guest / Self - Special Guest (2 episodes, 2012) See fewer James L. Brooks II (Feb 6, 2024) Season 20, Episode 3 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer James L. Brooks (Jan 2012) Season 9, Episode 1 - Self - Special Guest Self - Special Guest See fewer
Q with Tom Power (2023) (Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2023) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2023) See fewer James L. Brooks: The Simpsons, comedy with heart, and the feminism of The Mary Tyler Moore Show (Dec 6, 2023) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Behind the Lens with Pete Hammond (2023) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2023) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2023) See fewer James L. Brooks (Dec 4, 2023) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Filmmaker Focus with James L. Brooks (2023) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023) Self - Writer and Director, Broadcast News Self - Writer and Director, Broadcast News See fewer
Inside the Simpsons (2023) (TV Series) - Self (6 episodes, 2023) Self (6 episodes, 2023) See fewer Episode #1.6 (Oct 17, 2023) Season 1, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Thank You Very Much (2023) Self - Creator, Taxi Self - Creator, Taxi See fewer
Film Stories with Simon Brew (2023) (Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2023) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2023) See fewer In conversation with James L Brooks (May 18, 2023) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Made in Hollywood (2010–2023) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2010) Self (2 episodes, 2010) See fewer Are You There God?/Big George Foreman/The Diplomat/Sweet Tooth/Carmen (Apr 29, 2023) Season 18, Episode 32 - Self Self See fewer Episode #6.10 (Dec 18, 2010) Season 6, Episode 10 - Self Self See fewer
Being Mary Tyler Moore (2023) Self (voice) Self (voice) See fewer
60 Minutes (2023) (TV Series) - Self (segment "A Hans Zimmer Score") (as Jim Brooks) (1 episode, 2023) Self (segment "A Hans Zimmer Score") (as Jim Brooks) (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Prince Harry/A Hans Zimmer Score (Jan 8, 2023) Season 55, Episode 17 - Self (segment "A Hans Zimmer Score") (as Jim Brooks) Self (segment "A Hans Zimmer Score") (as Jim Brooks) See fewer
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel (2022) Self Self See fewer
Daily Blast Live (2022) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2022) Self (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Episode #8.7 (Sep 20, 2022) Season 8, Episode 7 - Self Self See fewer
The Beat with Ari Melber (2022) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2022) Self (1 episode, 2022) See fewer 08-23-2022 (Aug 23, 2022) Self Self See fewer
CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (2022) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2022) Self (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Episode #43.53 (Jan 2, 2022) Season 43, Episode 53 - Self Self See fewer
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth (2019) Self Self See fewer
1989: The Year That Made Us (2019) (TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 2019) Self (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Show Me The Money (May 4, 2019) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer
The South Bank Show (2018) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2018) Self (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Tracey Ullman (Nov 7, 2018) Season 40, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
The Hollywood Masters (2018) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2018) Self (1 episode, 2018) See fewer James L. Brooks (Oct 22, 2018) Season 3, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling (2018) (TV Movie) - Self - Writer / Self - Director Self - Writer / Self - Director See fewer
The Process (2017) Self Self See fewer
Dancing with the Stars (2016) (TV Series) - Self - Audience Member (1 episode, 2016) Self - Audience Member (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Most Memorable Year (Oct 10, 2016) Season 23, Episode 8 - Self - Audience Member Self - Audience Member See fewer
WTF with Marc Maron (2016) (Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2016) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2016) See fewer James L. Brooks (Jul 18, 2016) Season 1, Episode 725 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Harry Benson: Shoot First (2016) Self Self See fewer
American Masters (2016) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2016) Self (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Mike Nichols (Jan 29, 2016) Season 30, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
Misery Loves Comedy (2015) Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee See fewer
Makers: Women Who Make America (2014) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2014) Self (1 episode, 2014) See fewer Women in Hollywood (Oct 2014) Season 2, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
AFI Life Achievement Award (1994–2013) (TV Mini-series) - Self - Audience Member (2 episodes, 1994) Self - Audience Member (2 episodes, 1994) See fewer AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Mel Brooks (Jun 15, 2013) Season 1, Episode 41 - Self - Audience Member (uncredited) Self - Audience Member (uncredited) See fewer AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Jack Nicholson (1994) Season 1, Episode 22 - Self Self See fewer
America in Primetime (2011) (TV Series) - Self - Creator, Taxi / Self - Executive Producer, The Simpsons / Self - Co-Creator, The Mary Tyler Moore Show (3 episodes, 2011) Self - Creator, Taxi / Self - Executive Producer, The Simpsons / Self - Co-Creator, The Mary Tyler Moore Show (3 episodes, 2011) See fewer The Misfit (Nov 13, 2011) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self - Creator, Taxi Self - Creator, Taxi See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Kevin Pollak's Chat Show (2011) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2011) Self (1 episode, 2011) See fewer James L. Brooks (Sep 25, 2011) Season 3, Episode 23 - Self Self See fewer
Hans Zimmer - Der Sound für Hollywood (2011) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The Simpsons: Celebrity Friends (2010) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The Simpsons: Mischief & Mayhem (2010) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The Simpsons: Access All Areas (2010) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special: In 3-D! On Ice! (2010) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America (2009) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2009) Self (2 episodes, 2009) See fewer Honey, I'm Home!: Breadwinners & Homemakers (Jan 14, 2009) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer Would Ya Hit a Guy with Glasses?: Nerds, Jerks & Oddballs (Jan 14, 2009) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
The Making of Bottle Rocket (2008) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
Dreams on Spec (2007) Self Self See fewer
Charlie Rose (2004–2007) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2004) Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2004) See fewer Episode dated 30 July 2007 (Jul 30, 2007) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer Episode dated 22 December 2004 (Dec 22, 2004) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Tavis Smiley (2007) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2007) Self (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Episode dated 26 July 2007 (Jul 26, 2007) Self Self See fewer
Up Close with Carrie Keagan (2007) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2007) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Episode dated 26 July 2007 (Jul 26, 2007) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Big: Chemistry of a Classic (2007) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The 5th Annual TV Land Awards (2007) (TV Special) - Self - Winner Self - Winner See fewer
HBO First Look (2001–2004) (TV Series) - Self - Producer (2 episodes, 2001) Self - Producer (2 episodes, 2001) See fewer The Making of 'Spanglish' (Dec 7, 2004) Season 11, Episode 24 - Self Self See fewer Riding in Cars with Boys (Oct 2001) Season 8, Episode 15 - Self - Producer Self - Producer See fewer
The World According to 'The Simpsons' (2004) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Biography (2000–2004) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2000) Self (2 episodes, 2000) See fewer Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild (Aug 29, 2004) Self Self See fewer Shirley MacLaine: This Time Around (May 14, 2000) Self Self See fewer
TV Land Moguls (TV Mini-series) - Self Self See fewer
Bravo Profiles (2003) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2003) Self (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Albert Brooks (May 19, 2003) Self Self See fewer
The Interviews: An Oral History of Television (2003) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2003) Self (1 episode, 2003) See fewer James L. Brooks (May 12, 2003) Self Self See fewer
Eight Characters in Search of a Sitcom (2003) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
She Turned the World on with Her Smile: The Making of 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' (2002) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Backstory (2002) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2002) Self (1 episode, 2002) See fewer Broadcast News (Jun 10, 2002) Self Self See fewer
Inside TV Land (2000) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2000) Self (1 episode, 2000) See fewer Inside TV Land: The Dick Van Dyke Show (Sep 20, 2000) Self Self See fewer
'The Simpsons': America's First Family (2000) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Laughs: America's Funniest Movies (2000) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Influences: From Yesterday to Today (1999) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The 4th Annual Broadcast Film Critics Awards (1999) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Musik im Spiegel der Gefühle (1998) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998) (TV Special) - Self - Nominee Self - Nominee See fewer
The 50th Annual Writers Guild of America Awards (1998) (TV Special) - Self - Winner Self - Winner See fewer
The 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1998) (TV Special) - Self - Nominee Self - Nominee See fewer
Getting the Goods on 'As Good As It Gets' (1997) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The 49th Annual Writers Guild Awards (1997) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Simpsons Have Landed (1996) (TV Special) - Self (as James L Brooks) Self (as James L Brooks) See fewer
The Works (1996) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1996) Self (1 episode, 1996) See fewer The Actor's Cut (Nov 14, 1996) Season 2, Episode 7 - Self Self See fewer
American Cinema (1995) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1995) Self (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Romantic Comedy (Jul 5, 1995) Season 1, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1994) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1994) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1994) See fewer Helen Hunt/James L. Brooks/Tommy Keene (Feb 1, 1994) Season 1, Episode 95 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Naked Hollywood (1991) (TV Mini-series) - Self - Writer-Director-Producer (1 episode, 1991) Self - Writer-Director-Producer (1 episode, 1991) See fewer Funny for Money (Mar 17, 1991) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self - Writer-Director-Producer Self - Writer-Director-Producer See fewer
Prisoners of Gravity (1991) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1991) Self (1 episode, 1991) See fewer Marketing & Merchandising (Feb 28, 1991) Season 2, Episode 21 - Self Self See fewer
The 42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1990) (TV Special) - Self - Winner Self - Winner See fewer
The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1989) (TV Special) - Self - Winner Self - Winner See fewer
De película (1984–1988) (TV Series) - Self - Interviewee (3 episodes, 1984) Self - Interviewee (3 episodes, 1984) See fewer Episode dated 18 April 1988 (Apr 18, 1988) Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The 60th Annual Academy Awards (1988) (TV Special) - Self - Nominee Self - Nominee See fewer
The 60th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon (1988) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The 40th Annual Writers Guild of America Awards (1988) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The 40th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards (1988) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The 45th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1988) (TV Special) - Self - Nominee Self - Nominee See fewer
Sundance: A Matter of Process (1986) Self Self See fewer
One Voice (1986) (TV Special) - Self - Audience Member (uncredited) Self - Audience Member (uncredited) See fewer
The 56th Annual Academy Awards (1984) (TV Special) - Self - Winner Self - Winner See fewer
The 33rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1981) (TV Special) - Self - Winner Self - Winner See fewer
The 32nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1980) (TV Special) - Self - Winner Self - Winner See fewer
The 31st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1979) (TV Special) - Self - Winner Self - Winner See fewer
The 29th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1977) (TV Special) - Self - Winner Self - Winner See fewer
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The 23rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1971) (TV Special) - Self - Winner Self - Winner See fewer

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Archive Footage (9 titles)
Les Chroniques du Mea (2025) (TV Series) - Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2025) Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2025) See fewer La Naissance des Simpsons (1987) (May 6, 2025) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Minty Comedic Arts (2024) (TV Series) - Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2024) Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2024) See fewer 10 Things You Didn't Doh About The Simpsons (Aug 22, 2024) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Icons Unearthed (2022) (TV Series) - Self (archive footage) (3 episodes, 2022) Self (archive footage) (3 episodes, 2022) See fewer Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons - The Later Years (Nov 2, 2022) Season 2, Episode 5 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Movie Night Extravaganza (2022) (TV Series) - Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2022) Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Broadcast News (Apr 12, 2022) Season 3, Episode 2 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
I Am Burt Reynolds (2020) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
70 Jahre Berlinale (2020) (TV Mini-series) - Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2020) Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2020) See fewer Skandale (Feb 19, 2020) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Hollywood's Best Film Directors (TV Series) - Self (archive footage) (1 episode) Self (archive footage) (1 episode) See fewer James L. Brooks Season 4, Episode 12 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Inside the Actors Studio (2003) (TV Series) - Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2003) Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2003) See fewer The Simpsons (Feb 9, 2003) Season 9, Episode 9 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Twentieth Century Fox: The Blockbuster Years (2000) (TV Movie) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Other (6 titles)
The Simpsons Game (2007) (Video Game) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
The Simpsons: Hit & Run (2003) (Video Game) - Creative Consultant Creative Consultant See fewer
Simpsons Bowling (1999) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Sesame Street: Monster in the Mirror (1991) (Music Video) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Bart Simpson: Deep Deep Trouble (1991) (Music Video) - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer
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