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Albert Brooks
Actor

Albert Brooks

22 Jul 1947Born
79Age
50Credits
Beverly Hills, California, USABirthplace

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).

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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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Known for

Filmography

  1. TBALoving DoryFilm: Marlin (voice)
  2. 2027OswaldSeries (3 episodes)
  3. 2025Ella McCayFilm: Governor Bill
  4. 2017I Love You, DaddyFilm: Dick Welker (voice)
  5. 2016The Secret Life of PetsFilm: Tiberius (voice)
  6. 2016Finding DoryFilm: Marlin (voice)
  7. 2015ConcussionFilm: Dr. Cyril Wecht
  8. 2015The Little PrinceFilm: The Businessman (voice)
  9. 2014A Most Violent YearFilm: Andrew Walsh
  10. 2012This Is 40Film: Larry
  11. 2011DriveFilm: Bernie Rose
  12. 2007The Pixar StoryFilm: Marlin (voice) (archive footage)
  13. 2007The Simpsons MovieFilm: Russ Cargill (voice)
  14. 2006Looking for Comedy in the Muslim WorldFilm: Albert Brooks, Director, Writer
  15. 2005WeedsSeries: Lenny Botwin (4 episodes)
  16. 2003Exploring the ReefFilm: Marlin (voice)
  17. 2003Finding NemoFilm: Marlin (voice)
  18. 2003The In-LawsFilm: Jerry Peyser
  19. 2001My First MisterFilm: Randall ("R")
  20. 2000Curb Your EnthusiasmSeries: Albert Brooks (1 episode)
  21. 1999The MuseFilm: Steven Phillips, Director, Writer
  22. 1998Out of SightFilm: Richard Ripley
  23. 1998Doctor DolittleFilm: Tiger (voice)
  24. 1997Critical CareFilm: Dr. Butz
  25. 1997The Wonderful World of DisneySeries (1 episode)
  26. 1996MotherFilm: John Henderson, Director, Writer
  27. 1994The ScoutFilm: Al Percolo, Screenplay
  28. 1994I'll Do AnythingFilm: Burke Adler
  29. 1991Defending Your LifeFilm: Daniel Miller, Director, Screenplay
  30. 1989The SimpsonsSeries: Hank Scorpio (voice), Slick Manager (voice), Jacques (voice), Brad Goodman (voice), Cowboy Bob (voice), Tab Spangler / Jacques (voice), Dr. Raufbold (voice), Greg (voice) (2 episodes)
  31. 1987Broadcast NewsFilm: Aaron Altman
  32. 1985Lost in AmericaFilm: David Howard, Director, Writer
  33. 1984Unfaithfully YoursFilm: Norman Robbins
  34. 1983Terms of EndearmentFilm: Rudyard Greenway (voice)
  35. 1983Twilight Zone: The MovieFilm: Driver
  36. 1981Modern RomanceFilm: Robert Cole, Director, Screenplay
  37. 1980Private BenjaminFilm: Yale Goodman
  38. 1979Real LifeFilm: Albert Brooks, Director, Writer
  39. 1976Taxi DriverFilm: Tom
  40. 1976Audience ResearchFilm: Albert Brooks, Director, Writer
  41. 1975SickFilm: Albert Brooks, Director, Writer
  42. 1975Upcoming SeasonFilm: Bob, Director, Writer
  43. 1975Open Heart SurgeryFilm: Albert Brooks, Director, Writer
  44. 1975Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera StuntsFilm: Albert Brooks, Director, Writer
  45. 1975The Impossible TruthFilm: Interviewer (voice), Director, Writer
  46. 1972Albert Brooks' Famous School for ComediansFilm: Writer, Director
  47. 1971The New Dick Van Dyke ShowSeries: Dr. Norman (1 episode)
  48. 1970The Odd CoupleSeries: Rudy (2 episodes)
  49. 1969Love, American StyleSeries: Christopher (1 episode)
  50. 1969Hot WheelsSeries: Kip Chogi (voice) (32 episodes)

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