Biography
Albert Brooks (born Albert Lawrence Einstein; July 22, 1947) is an American actor and filmmaker. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for 1987's Broadcast News and was widely praised for his performance as a ruthless Jewish mobster in the 2011 action drama film Drive. Brooks has also played in Taxi Driver (1976), Private Benjamin (1980), Unfaithfully Yours (1984), and My First Mister (2001). He has written, directed, and starred in several comedy films, such as Modern Romance (1981), Lost in America (1985), and Defending Your Life (1991). He is also the author of 2030: The Real Story of What Happens to America (2011).
His voice acting credits include Marlin in Finding Nemo (2003) and Finding Dory (2016), Tiberius in The Secret Life of Pets (2016), and several one-time characters in The Simpsons, including Hank Scorpio in "You Only Move Twice" (1996) and Russ Cargill in The Simpsons Movie (2007).
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Filmography
all 61
Movies 44
self 21
TV Shows 17
Voice 8
Director 2
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023)
The Super Bob Einstein Movie (2021)
I Love You, Daddy (2017)
The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
Finding Dory (2016)
Concussion (2015)
The Little Prince (2015)
A Most Violent Year (2014)
This Is 40 (2012)
Drive (2011)
The Pixar Story (2007)
The Simpsons Movie (2007)
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006)
Weeds (2005)
Exploring the Reef (2003)
Finding Nemo (2003)
The In-Laws (2003)
Real Time with Bill Maher (2003)
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s (2002)
My First Mister (2001)
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
Making 'Taxi Driver' (1999)
The Muse (1999)
Doctor Dolittle (1998)
Out of Sight (1998)
Critical Care (1997)
The Wonderful World of Disney (1997)
The View (1997)
Mother (1996)
The Daily Show (1996)
The Scout (1994)
I'll Do Anything (1994)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
Defending Your Life (1991)
The Simpsons (1989)
Broadcast News (1987)
Lost in America (1985)
Unfaithfully Yours (1984)
Terms of Endearment (1983)
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
Modern Romance (1981)
Private Benjamin (1980)
Real Life (1979)
Taxi Driver (1976)
Audience Research (1976)
Sick (1975)
Upcoming Season (1975)
Open Heart Surgery (1975)
Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts (1975)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
The Impossible Truth (1975)
Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians (1972)
The Great American Dream Machine (1971)
The Odd Couple (1970)
Hot Wheels (1969)
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
The Oscars (1953)
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
The Everly Brothers Show
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1947-07-22 (76 years old)
Birth NameAlbert Lawrence Einstein
Birth PlaceBeverly Hills, United States
Height
SpouseKimberly Brooks
FatherHarry Einstein
MotherThelma Leeds
SiblingsBob Einstein, Charles Einstein
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsA. Brooks
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