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Biography - A Short Wiki
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James Lawrence Brooks is an American who directed and produced movies and also is a screenwriter. Some of his beautiful creations include The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Simpsons, Broadcast News, and the list grows on. Out of which Terms of Endearment earned him an Academy Award and several Prime Time Emmy awards for the Mary Moore Show.
Career Highlights
James L. Brooks has been very successful throughout the years.
He dropped out of New York University and for two and a half years worked as a writer in CBS News. Then he permanently got the job of a copywriter for CBS as a replacement for the employee who never appeared. He later changed his company and became a writer for the news broadcasts.
Family and Personal Life
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James, in his life, got married twice, but the relationship did not last long for any of it. His first wife was Marianne Catherine Morrissey, with whom he had a daughter Amy Lorraine Brooks. His second wife was Holly Beth Holmberg, with whom he had three children, daughter Chloe and sons Joseph and Cooper.
Wife's/Spouse's Name | Marianne Catherine Morrissey (m. 1964; div. 1972), Holly Beth Holmberg (m. 1978; div. 1999) |
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Children/Kids | Yes(Amy Brooks, Chloe Brooks, Cooper Brooks) |
Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
Civil Status | Divorced |
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Net Worth, Nationality and Other Facts
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Full/Real Name | James Lawrence Brooks |
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Gender (Biological) | Male |
Age (as of today) | 83 years |
Date of Birth | May 9, 1940 |
Place of Birth | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.85 m, 6 feet 1 inch |
Weight | 75 kg, 165.5 lbs |
Net Worth / Wealth | $50 million |
Occupation | Director, Producer, Writer |
Height, Weight, and Age
James L. Brooks' height is quite tall measuring 1.85 m. James L. Brooks weighs 75 kg. Being born on May 9, 1940, translates to an age of 83 years as of todays date (July 9, 2023).
Quotes
I love it if comedy reflects real life because to me it’s more reassuring that we’ll get through.
James L. Brooks
I laugh every day. There are days when my laughs are pretty hollow. Dust comes out of your mouth, and your bones make a funny sound. But I’m laughing.
James L. Brooks
If you ever catch a great boss, it’s just such a rare thing, and it’s amazing.
James L. Brooks
When it comes to being confused about what to do about life, that’s been me and will always be me.
James L. Brooks
Things get very distorted when you do a movie, weirdly so.
James L. Brooks