James L. Brooks
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James L. Brooks

James L. Brooks

Active - 1971 - 2023  |   Born - May 9, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York, United States  |   Genres - Comedy, Drama, Music

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Writers Guild Awards

Year Title Category Won/Nominated
1998 The Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television Writing Achievement Won
1998 As Good as It Gets Original Screenplay Won
1988 Broadcast News Original Screenplay Nominated
1980 Starting Over Adapted Comedy Nominated
1984 Terms of Endearment Adapted Comedy Won

Producers Guild Awards

Year Title Category Won/Nominated
2017 Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television Won
2008 The Simpsons Movie Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Pictures Nominated

Emmy Awards

Year Title Category Won/Nominated
1971 The Mary Tyler Moore Show Outstanding New Series Nominated
1971 The Mary Tyler Moore Show Outstanding Series - Comedy Nominated
1971 The Mary Tyler Moore Show Outstanding Writing Achievement in Comedy Won
1972 The Mary Tyler Moore Show Outstanding Series - Comedy Nominated
1973 The Mary Tyler Moore Show Outstanding Comedy Series Nominated
1974 The Mary Tyler Moore Show Outstanding Comedy Series Nominated
1975 The Mary Tyler Moore Show Outstanding Comedy Series Won
1976 The Mary Tyler Moore Show Outstanding Comedy Series Won
1977 The Mary Tyler Moore Show Outstanding Comedy Series Won
1977 The Mary Tyler Moore Show Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series Won
1987 The Tracey Ullman Show Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program Nominated
1987 The Tracey Ullman Show Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program Nominated
1988 The Tracey Ullman Show Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program Nominated
1988 The Tracey Ullman Show Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program Nominated
1989 The Tracey Ullman Show Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program Won
1989 The Tracey Ullman Show Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program Nominated
1990 The Tracey Ullman Show Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program Won
1990 The Tracey Ullman Show Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series Nominated
1991 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program (for programming one hour or less) Won
1992 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program (for programming one hour or less) Nominated
1995 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program (for programming one hour or less) Won
1996 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program (for programming one hour or less) Nominated
2006 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour) Won
1997 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program (for programming one hour or less) Won
1990 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program (for programming one hour or less) Nominated
1998 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program (for programming one hour or less) Won
1999 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program (for programming one hour or less) Nominated
1979 Taxi Outstanding Comedy Series Won
1980 Taxi Outstanding Comedy Series Won
1981 Taxi Outstanding Comedy Series Won
1982 Taxi Outstanding Comedy Series Nominated
1983 Taxi Outstanding Comedy Series Nominated
1973 The Mary Tyler Moore Show Outstanding Writing Achievement in Comedy Nominated
1978 Lou Grant Outstanding Drama Series Nominated
2000 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program (for programming one hour or less) Won
2001 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour) Won
2002 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour) Nominated
2003 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour) Won
2004 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour) Nominated
2005 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour) Nominated
2008 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour) Won
2009 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour) Nominated
2010 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program Nominated
2007 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour) Nominated
2011 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program Nominated
2012 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program Nominated
2016 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program Nominated
2017 The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program Nominated

Academy Awards

Year Title Category Won/Nominated
1996 Jerry Maguire Best Motion Picture of the Year Nominated
1997 As Good as It Gets Best Motion Picture of the Year Nominated
1997 As Good as It Gets Best Writing (Original Screenplay) Nominated
1987 Broadcast News Best Motion Picture of the Year Nominated
1987 Broadcast News Best Writing (Original Screenplay) Nominated
1983 Terms of Endearment Best Motion Picture of the Year Won
1983 Terms of Endearment Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) Won
1983 Terms of Endearment Best Achievement in Directing Won

Golden Globe Awards

Year Title Category Won/Nominated
1998 As Good as It Gets Best Director - Motion Picture Nominated
1988 Broadcast News Best Screenplay - Motion Picture Nominated
1988 Broadcast News Best Director - Motion Picture Nominated
1984 Terms of Endearment Best Screenplay - Motion Picture Won
1984 Terms of Endearment Best Director - Motion Picture Nominated