Albert Brooks

Born: 1947-07-22

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). Description above from the Wikipedia article Albert Brooks, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.​


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Taxi Driver

as Tom
Released: 1976-02-09

A mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran works as a night-time taxi driver in New York City where...

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as Marlin (voice)
Released: 2003-05-30

Nemo, an adventurous young clownfish, is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to...

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Drive

as Bernie Rose
Released: 2011-09-15

Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though...

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as Russ Cargill (voice)
Released: 2007-07-25

After Homer accidentally pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic...

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as Marlin (voice)
Released: 2016-06-16

Dory is reunited with her friends Nemo and Marlin in the search for answers about her past. What...

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The Little Prince

as The Businessman (voice)
Released: 2015-07-29

Based on the best-seller book 'The Little Prince', the movie tells the story of a little girl...

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Doctor Dolittle

as Tiger (voice)
Released: 1998-06-26

A successful physician and devoted family man, John Dolittle seems to have the world by the...

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A Most Violent Year

as Andrew Walsh
Released: 2014-12-31

A thriller set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent...

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Twilight Zone: The Movie

as Driver
Released: 1983-06-24

An anthology film presenting remakes of three episodes from the "Twilight Zone" TV series—"Kick...

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as Larry
Released: 2012-12-20

Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses...

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Concussion

as Dr. Cyril Wecht
Released: 2015-11-12

A dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant...

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Out of Sight

as Richard Ripley
Released: 1998-06-26

Meet Jack Foley, a smooth criminal who bends the law and is determined to make one last heist....

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as Yale Goodman
Released: 1980-10-06

A sheltered young high society woman joins the US Army on a whim and finds herself in a more...

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Terms of Endearment

as Rudyard Greenway (voice)
Released: 1983-11-20

Aurora, a finicky woman, is in search of true love while her daughter faces marital issues....

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The In-Laws

as Jerry Peyser
Released: 2003-05-23

Right before his daughter's wedding, a mild-mannered foot doctor discovers that his new in-laws...

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The Secret Life of Pets

as Tiberius (voice)
Released: 2016-06-18

The quiet life of a terrier named Max is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a stray whom Max...

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The Pixar Story

as Marlin (voice) (archive footage)
Released: 2007-08-28

A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and...

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Broadcast News

as Aaron Altman
Released: 1987-12-16

Basket-case network news producer Jane Craig falls for new reporter Tom Grunnick, a pretty boy...

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The Muse

as Steven Phillips
Released: 1999-01-05

With his career on the skids, a Hollywood screenwriter enlists the aid of a modern-day muse, who...

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Defending Your Life

as Daniel Miller
Released: 1991-03-22

Is there love after death? After he dies suddenly, the hapless advertising executive Daniel...

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The Scout

as Al Percolo
Released: 1994-09-30

When his star recruit botches a Major League Baseball debut, humiliated talent scout Al Percolo...

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Albert Brooks: Defending My Life

as Self
Released: 2023-11-12

Rob Reiner profiles Albert Brooks, comedic legend, acclaimed filmmaker, talented character actor...

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I Love You, Daddy

as Dick Welker (voice)
Released: 2017-09-09

When a successful television writer's daughter becomes the interest of an aging filmmaker with...

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Mother

as John Henderson
Released: 1996-12-25

A neurotic, twice-divorced sci-fi writer moves back in with his mother to solve his personal...

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Real Life

as Albert Brooks
Released: 1979-03-02

A pushy, narcissistic filmmaker persuades a Phoenix family to let him and his crew film their...

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I'll Do Anything

as Burke Adler
Released: 1994-02-04

Matt Hobbs is a talented but unsuccessful actor. When estranged (and strange) ex-wife Beth dumps...

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My First Mister

as Randall
Released: 2001-10-12

Leelee Sobieski is brash, abrasive and vulnerable as a teenage child of divorce who hides her...

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Lost in America

as David Howard
Released: 1985-02-08

David and Linda Howard are successful yuppies from LA. When he gets a job disappointment, David...

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Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World

as Albert Brooks
Released: 2006-01-20

To improve its relations with Muslim countries, the United States government sends comedian...

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Unfaithfully Yours

as Norman Robbins
Released: 1984-02-10

A composer—who suspects his wife of cheating—plots to kill her and frame it on her lover, but...

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Critical Care

as Dr. Butz
Released: 1997-10-31

Werner Ernst is a young hospital resident who becomes embroiled in a legal battle between two...

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Modern Romance

as Robert Cole
Released: 1981-03-13

A film editor breaks up with his girlfriend, unsure if he is in love.

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The Super Bob Einstein Movie

as Self
Released: 2021-12-28

This documentary explores Bob Einstein’s unlikely discovery and enduring career, sharing the...

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Exploring the Reef

as Marlin (voice)
Released: 2003-11-04

Jean-Michael Cousteau's documentary about the Great Barrier Reef keeps getting interrupted by...

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Making 'Taxi Driver'

as Self
Released: 1999-06-14

A behind the scenes snapshot of the making of one of the greatest films ever made. Filled with...

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The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s

as uncredited
Released: 2002-10-13

Classic Carson monologues, visits from Carnac and Art Fern, comedians Eddie Murphy, Garry...

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Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians

as Self
Released: 1972-10-22

This short film originally aired as part of a satirical PBS show called The Great American Dream...

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Upcoming Season

as Bob
Released: 1975-11-08

Super mid-season replacements to failed shows in a network's super season. Saturday Night Live,...

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Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts

as Albert Brooks
Released: 1975-10-18

Albert Brooks introduces himself to the audience through showing them his home movies from...

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Sick

as Albert Brooks
Released: 1975-12-13

Albert Brooks is sick and stuck in bed. Saturday Night Live, Season 1 Episode 7

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The Impossible Truth

as Interviewer
Released: 1975-10-11

Albert Brooks presents a mockumentary in which he presents several shocking news stories....

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Audience Research

as Albert Brooks
Released: 1976-01-10

Albert Brooks goes to a research institute to find out why people don't like him and how he can...

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Open Heart Surgery

as Albert Brooks
Released: 1975-10-25

Albert places an ad in a newspaper expressing a desire to perform a heart bypass & gets to live...

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self
First aired: 1962-10-01

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight...

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The Daily Show

as Self
First aired: 1996-07-22

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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Real Time with Bill Maher

as Self
First aired: 2003-02-21

Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors,...

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Saturday Night Live

as Interviewer (segment 'The Impossible Truth') (voice)
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self / Various
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host (segment 'A Film by Albert Brooks')
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Saturday Night Live

as Heart Surgeon (segment 'Operation')
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Saturday Night Live

as Bob (segment 'NBC Super Season')
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Saturday Night Live

as Interviewer (segment "The Impossible Truth")
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self (segment "Sick in Bed")
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host (segment "Audience Research")
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Curb Your Enthusiasm

as Albert Brooks
First aired: 2000-10-15

The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe...

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The Simpsons

as Hank Scorpio (voice)
First aired: 1989-12-17

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday...

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The Simpsons

as Slick Manager (voice)
First aired: 1989-12-17

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday...

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The Simpsons

as Brad Goodman (voice)
First aired: 1989-12-17

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday...

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The Simpsons

as Jacques (voice)
First aired: 1989-12-17

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday...

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The Simpsons

as Cowboy Bob (voice)
First aired: 1989-12-17

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday...

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The Simpsons

as Tab Spangler / Jacques (voice)
First aired: 1989-12-17

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday...

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The Simpsons

as Dr. Raufbold (voice)
First aired: 1989-12-17

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday...

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Weeds

as Lenny Botwin
First aired: 2005-08-07

After the unexpected death of her husband, a suburban mom resorts to selling weed to support her...

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The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self - Comedian
First aired: 1948-06-20

The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...

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The Odd Couple

as Rudy
First aired: 1970-09-24

Felix and Oscar are two divorced men. Felix is neat and tidy while Oscar is sloppy and casual....

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

as uncredited
First aired: 1992-05-25

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jay Leno that...

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The Wonderful World of Disney

as uncredited
First aired: 1997-09-28

Walt Disney Productions (later The Walt Disney Company) has produced an anthology television...

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The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

as Self
First aired: 1969-01-22

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour is an American network television music and comedy variety show...

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The View

as Self
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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The Oscars

as Self
First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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The Great American Dream Machine

as Himself
First aired: 1971-01-06

The Great American Dream Machine was a weekly satirical variety television series, produced in...

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