ALBERT BROOKS
Albert Brooks
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: July 22, 1947
Place of Birth: Beverly Hills, California, USA
Biography
Albert Lawrence Einstein (born July 22, 1947), known professionally as Albert Brooks, 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).
Filmography
Starring
TBA·
Loving DoryMarlin (voice)
Self
2025·
Breakdown: 1975Self
2025·
Ella McCayGovernor Bill
Self
Self
Self
2017·
I Love You, DaddyDick Welker (voice)
Tiberius (voice)
2016·
Finding DoryMarlin (voice)
2015·
The Little PrinceThe Businessman (voice)
2015·
ConcussionDr. Cyril Wecht
2014·
A Most Violent YearAndrew Walsh
2012·
This Is 40Larry
2011·
DriveBernie Rose
2007·
The Pixar StoryMarlin (voice) (archive footage)
2007·
The Simpsons MovieRuss Cargill (voice)
Albert Brooks
2005·
WeedsLenny Botwin
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest
Self
2003·
Exploring the ReefMarlin (voice)
2003·
The In-LawsJerry Peyser
2003·
Finding NemoMarlin (voice)
Self (archive footage)
2001·
My First MisterRandall ("R")
2000·
Curb Your EnthusiasmAlbert Brooks
1999·
Making 'Taxi Driver'Self
1999·
The MuseSteven Phillips
Self
1998·
Doctor DolittleTiger (voice)
1998·
Out of SightRichard Ripley
1997·
The ViewSelf
1997·
Critical CareDr. Butz
1996·
The Daily ShowSelf
1996·
MotherJohn Henderson
1994·
I'll Do AnythingBurke Adler
1994·
The ScoutAl Percolo
Self
1991·
Defending Your LifeDaniel Miller
1989·
The SimpsonsGreg (voice), Dr. Raufbold (voice), Tab Spangler / Jacques (voice), Cowboy Bob (voice), Jacques (voice), Brad Goodman (voice), Slick Manager (voice), Hank Scorpio (voice)
1987·
Broadcast NewsAaron Altman
1985·
Lost in AmericaDavid Howard
1984·
Unfaithfully YoursNorman Robbins
1983·
Terms of EndearmentRudyard Greenway (voice)
Driver
1981·
Modern RomanceRobert Cole
1980·
Private BenjaminYale Goodman
1979·
Real LifeAlbert Brooks
1976·
Audience ResearchAlbert Brooks
1976·
Taxi DriverTom
1975·
Saturday Night LiveBob, Interviewer, Heart Surgeon, Self, Self - Host, Interviewer (voice)
1975·
Upcoming SeasonBob
Albert Brooks
1975·
The Impossible TruthInterviewer (voice)
1975·
SickAlbert Brooks
1975·
Open Heart SurgeryAlbert Brooks
Dr. Norman
Himself
1970·
The Odd CoupleRudy
1969·
Love, American StyleChristopher
1969·
Hot WheelsKip Chogi (voice)
Self
Self
1953·
The OscarsSelf
1948·
The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
Production
Writer, Director
1999·
The MuseWriter, Director
1996·
MotherWriter, Director
1994·
The ScoutScreenplay
1991·
Defending Your LifeScreenplay, Director
1985·
Lost in AmericaDirector, Writer
1981·
Modern RomanceDirector, Screenplay
1979·
Real LifeWriter, Director
1976·
Audience ResearchWriter, Director
1975·
Open Heart SurgeryDirector, Writer
1975·
The Impossible TruthWriter, Director
1975·
Upcoming SeasonWriter, Director
Director, Writer
1975·
SickDirector, Writer
Director, Writer, Editor