James L. Brooks
ames L. Brooks is an acclaimed American screenwriter, director, and producer best known for developing the Fox animated sitcom The Simpsons with Matt Groening. He has been the recipient of numerous awards, including three Academy Awards, four Emmy Awards, one Golden Globe Award, and several others.
Brooks began his career in television, writing for the popular sitcoms The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Taxi. He then went on to write, direct, and produce the classic films Terms of Endearment, Broadcast News, and As Good as It Gets. In addition, he has worked with some of the biggest names in the business, such as Jack Nicholson, Shirley MacLaine, Holly Hunter, and Tom Hanks.