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Actor | Writer | Director

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His mother, singer/actress Thelma Leeds had a brief career before marrying Albert's father and settling down to raise a family. She returned occasionally to film in son Albert's movies. See more trivia »

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Albert Lawrence Einstein
in Beverly Hills, California, USA
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Hide HideActor (34 titles)
2015 Finding Dory (filming)
Marlin (voice)
 
2012 This Is 40
Larry
 
2011/I Drive
Bernie Rose
 
1990-2011 The Simpsons (TV series)
Hank Scorpio / Jacques / Brad Goodman / …
– 500 Keys (2011) … Hank Scorpio (voice) (as A. Brooks)
– The Heartbroke Kid (2005) … Tab Spangler (as A. Brooks) / Jacques (as A. Brooks)
– You Only Move Twice (1996) … Hank Scorpio (voice) (as A. Brooks)
– Bart's Inner Child (1993) … Brad Goodman (voice) (as A. Brooks)
– Life on the Fast Lane (1990) … Jacques (voice) (as A. Brooks)
See all 6 episodes »
 
2008 Weeds (TV series)
Lenny Botwin
– The Three Coolers (2008) … Lenny Botwin
– The Whole Blah Damn Thing (2008) … Lenny Botwin
– Lady's a Charm (2008) … Lenny Botwin
– Mother Thinks the Birds Are After Her (2008) … Lenny Botwin
 
2007 The Simpsons Movie
Russ Cargill (voice) (as A. Brooks)
 
2005 Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
Albert Brooks
 
2003 Finding Nemo
Marlin (voice)
 
2003/I The In-Laws
Jerry Peyser
 
2001 My First Mister
Randall - 'R'
 
1999 The Muse
Steven Phillips
 
1998 Out of Sight
Richard Ripley
 
1998 Doctor Dolittle
Jacob the Tiger (voice)
 
1997 Critical Care
Dr. Butz
 
1996/II Mother
John Henderson
 
1994 The Scout
Al Percolo
 
1994 I'll Do Anything
Burke Adler
 
1991 Defending Your Life
Daniel Miller
 
1987 Broadcast News
Aaron Altman
 
1985 Lost in America
David Howard
 
1984 Unfaithfully Yours
Norman Robbins
 
1983 Terms of Endearment
Rudyard's Voice (voice) (as A. Brooks)
 
1983 Twilight Zone: The Movie
Car Driver (Prologue)
 
1981 Modern Romance
Robert Cole
 
1980 Private Benjamin
Yale Goodman
 
1979 Real Life
Albert Brooks
 
1976 Taxi Driver
Tom
 
1975 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Bob / Reporter
– Candice Bergen/Esther Phillips (1975) … Bob (uncredited)
– George Carlin/Billy Preston/Janis Ian (1975) … Reporter (voice)
 
1972 The New Dick Van Dyke Show (TV series)
Dr. Norman
– The Needle (1972) … Dr. Norman
 
1971 Love, American Style (TV series)
Christopher Leacock (segment "Love and Operation Model")
– Love and Operation Model/Love and the Sack (1971) … Christopher Leacock (segment "Love and Operation Model")
 
1970 The Odd Couple (TV series)
Rudy
– Felix Is Missing (1970) … Rudy
– Oscar, the Model (1970) … Rudy
 
1970 Insight (TV series)
Hank
– Exit (1970) … Hank
 
1969 Hot Wheels (TV series)
Kip Chogi / Mickey Barnes
 
1969 Marcus Welby, M.D. (TV series)
College Student
– A Matter of Humanities (1969) … College Student (uncredited)
 
Show ShowWriter (10 titles)
2005 Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (written by)
 
1999 The Muse (written by)
 
1996/II Mother (written by)
 
1994 The Scout (screenplay)
 
1991 Defending Your Life (written by)
 
1985 Lost in America (written by)
 
1981 Modern Romance (written by)
 
1979 Real Life (written by)
 
1975-1976 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
– Elliott Gould/Anne Murray (1976) (uncredited)
– Richard Pryor/Gil Scott-Heron (1975) (uncredited)
– Lily Tomlin (1975) (uncredited)
– Candice Bergen/Esther Phillips (1975) (uncredited)
– Rob Reiner (1975) (uncredited)
See all 7 episodes »
 
1976 The Famous Comedians School (TV movie)
 
Show ShowDirector (9 titles)
2005 Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
 
1999 The Muse
 
1996/II Mother
 
1991 Defending Your Life
 
1985 Lost in America
 
1981 Modern Romance
 
1979 Real Life
 
1975-1976 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
– Elliott Gould/Anne Murray (1976) (film segment)
– Richard Pryor/Gil Scott-Heron (1975) (film segment)
– Lily Tomlin (1975) (film segment)
– Candice Bergen/Esther Phillips (1975) (film segment)
– Rob Reiner (1975) (film segments)
See all 7 episodes »
 
1976 The Famous Comedians School (TV movie)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
The Associates (TV series) (composer: music and lyrics - 1 episode, 1980) (composer: theme music - 1 episode, 1979)
– The Censors (1980) (composer: music and lyrics - as A. Brooks)
– The First Day (1979) (composer: theme music)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
2005 Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (performer: "There's No Business Like Show Business")
 
Show ShowEditor (1 title)
1976 The Famous Comedians School (TV movie)
 
Show ShowThanks (3 titles)
2009 Bollywood Hero (TV series) (special thanks - 3 episodes)
– Episode #1.3 (2009) (special thanks)
– Episode #1.2 (2009) (special thanks)
– Episode #1.1 (2009) (special thanks)
 
1999 Making 'Taxi Driver' (video documentary) (special thanks)
 
1998 Inside 'Out of Sight' (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (34 titles)
1979-2012 Good Morning America (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 December 2012 (2012) … Himself
– Episode dated 30 March 1979 (1979) … Himself
 
1997-2012 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #21.56 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #20.124 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #20.9 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #14.13 (2006) … Himself
– Episode #11.91 (2003) … Himself
See all 7 episodes »
 
1994-2012 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode #20.49 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #18.131 (2011) … Himself
– Episode dated 9 January 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 29 September 1994 (1994) … Himself
 
2012 17th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006-2011 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Albert Brooks (2011) … Himself
– Albert Brooks (2006) … Himself
 
2006-2011 The View (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 10 May 2011 (2011) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 11 January 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2011 Saturday Night Live Backstage (TV documentary)
Himself/Various (also archive footage)
 
2005 This Week (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 18 December 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 The 77th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Movie Theater Interviewee (pre-recorded) (uncredited)
 
2003 Exploring the Reef (video documentary short)
Marlin (voice)
 
2003 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Sharon Stone: Fearless (2003) … Himself
 
2002 Backstory (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Broadcast News (2002) … Himself
 
1999 Making 'Taxi Driver' (video documentary)
Himself - 'Tom' (also archive footage)
 
1998 Inside 'Out of Sight' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1994-1997 Howard Stern (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 March 1997 (1997) … Himself
– Episode dated 7 October 1994 (1994) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 October 1994 (1994) … Himself
 
1996 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 18 December 1996 (1996) … Himself
 
1995 The 67th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - 'Cabin Boy' Audition Reel (pre-recorded) (uncredited)
 
1988 The 2nd Annual American Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1988 The 60th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
 
1978 General Electric's All-Star Anniversary (TV documentary)
 
1970-1977 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 July 1977 (1977) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 June 1973 (1973) … Himself
– Episode dated 28 February 1973 (1973) … Himself
– Episode dated 15 September 1972 (1972) … Himself
– Episode dated 26 July 1972 (1972) … Himself
See all 19 episodes »
 
1975-1976 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself
– Elliott Gould/Anne Murray (1976) … Himself (uncredited)
– Richard Pryor/Gil Scott-Heron (1975) … Himself
– Rob Reiner (1975) … Himself
– Paul Simon/Randy Newman/Phoebe Snow (1975) … Himself (uncredited)
 
1974 Milton Berle's Mad Mad Mad World of Comedy (TV movie)
Himself
 
1972-1973 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 September 1973 (1973) … Himself
– Episode dated 11 December 1972 (1972) … Himself
 
1973 The Helen Reddy Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.5 (1973) … Himself
 
1973 Jack Paar Tonite (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.5 (1973) … Himself
 
1972 Flip (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.11 (1972) … Himself
 
1971 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.197 (1971) … Himself
 
1971 The Golddiggers (TV series)
Himself
 
1971 The Johnny Cash Show (TV series)
Himself - Comedian
– Episode #2.20 (1971) … Himself - Comedian
 
1971 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Himself - Comedian
– Episode #24.19 (1971) … Himself - Comedian
 
1970 The Everly Brothers Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.7 (1970) … Himself
– Episode #1.1 (1970) … Himself
 
1970 The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 March 1970 (1970) … Himself
– Episode dated 5 February 1970 (1970) … Himself
 
1969 Dean Martin Presents the Golddiggers in London (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.3 (1969) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (9 titles)
2005 Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Comedy Central Presents: 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time (TV mini-series)
Himself #32
 
2003 Finding Nemo (Video Game)
Marlin (voice)
 
2000 Twentieth Century Fox: The Blockbuster Years (TV documentary)
Aaron Altman
 
1996 Classic Stand-Up Comedy of Television (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1994 The Simpsons (TV series)
 
1991 Johnny Carson's 29th Anniversary (TV special)
Himself
 
1984 Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 22nd Anniversary (TV movie)
Himself
 
1983 Johnny Carson's 21st Anniversary (TV movie)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(2007) TV commercials (voice-over): Blockbuster Video stores.

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Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

A. Brooks

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[on Taxi Driver] After we finished the movie, Schrader [Paul Schrader] came up to me at the cast party and said, "I want to thank you. That was the only guy in the script I didn't know". I said to him, "That's the guy you didn't know? You knew every pimp and murderer, but the guy who gets up and goes to work every day--him you didn't know?" See more »

Trivia:

His mother, singer/actress Thelma Leeds had a brief career before marrying Albert's father and settling down to raise a family. She returned occasionally to film in son Albert's movies. See more »

Trademark:

Always casts himself in the lead role of his films as a nebbish weisenheimer. See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer