Albert Brooks

Albert Brooks
Date of Birth: 22 Jul 1947
Country: USA
Biography: Albert Lawrence Brooks (born Albert Lawrence Einstein; July 22, 1947) is an American actor, voice actor, writer, comedian and director. He received an Academy Award nomination in 1987 for his role in Broadcast News. His voice acting credits include Marlin the clownfish in Finding Nemo, recurring guest voices for the animated television series The Simpsons, and Russ Cargill in The Simpsons Movie...(Wikipedia)
Total Credits at Criticker: 32 (Actor), 8 (Director), 9 (Writer)
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Finding Nemo
This visually stunning underwater adventure follows the comedic and eventful journeys of two fish - a father and his son Nemo - who become separated in the Great Barrier Reef. (Disney/Pixar)
The In-Laws
When prospective fathers-in-law Steve Tobias (Douglas) and Jerry Peyser (Brooks) meet for the first time to celebrate their children's upcoming marriage, the cake hits the fan. (Warner Bros.)
The Muse
What happens when a screenwriter (Brooks) loses his edge, he turns to anyone he can for help... even if it's the mythical "Zeus's Daughter" (Stone). And he's willing to pay, albeit reluctantly, whatever price it takes to satisfy this goddess, especially when her advice gets him going again on a sure-fire script. However, this is not the limit of her help, she also gets the writer's wife (MacDowell) going on her own bakery enterprise, much to the chagrin of Brooks, who has already had to make many personal sacrifices for his own help. (imdb)
My First Mister
Portrays an unlikely bond between two total opposites. As their relationship develops, a friendship that seemed impossible becomes inevitable. (Paramount Classics)
Out of Sight
A career bank robber busts out of jail (Clooney) with the help of his buddy (Rhames) and kidnaps a US Marshal (Lopez) in the process. When the two cons head for Detroit to pull off their final big scam, the Marshal is put on their case but she finds she is attracted to one of them and has second thoughts about bringing them in. (imdb)
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
Albert Brooks provides an inspired and comedic view of America's approach to other cultures. (Warner Independent Pictures)
Taxi Driver
A mentally unstable Vietnam war veteran works as nighttime taxi driver in a city whose perceived decadence and sleaze feeds his urge to violently lash out. (IMDB.com)
Broadcast News
Take two rival TV reporters: one handsome, one talented, both male. Add one producer, female. Mix well and watch the sparks fly. (imdb)
Real Life
A pushy, narcissistic filmmaker persuades a Phoenix family to let he and his crew film their everyday lives... (imdb)
Defending Your Life
In an afterlife resembling the present-day US, people must prove their worth by showing in court how they have demonstrated courage. (imdb)
Lost in America
A husband and wife in their 30s decide to quit their jobs, live as free spirits and cruise America in a Winnebago. (imdb)
Modern Romance
Albert Brooks directs himself as a successful film editor with far too many issues that affects the relationship between he and his remarkably patient girlfriend. (imdb)
The Scout
The story of a baseball scout who discovers a talented but troubled baseball player. (imdb)
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Four horror/sci-fi segments directed by four famous directors which are their own versions of classic stories from Rod Serling's landmark television series. (imdb)
Private Benjamin
When her husband dies in the wedding night Judy decides to join the army. What looks like a bad decision at first, turns out not so bad at all...
Unfaithfully Yours
Claude Eastman, is a composer and conductor. He is married to Daniella, who is half his age. While away on a trip he told his Italian driver, Giuseppe, to tell his friend Norman to keep an eye on her, or take care of her. But his english is not too good, so Norman thought he was saying that Claude wanted him to hire a private eye to keep tabs on her. Which he did... (imdb)
The Simpsons Movie
It takes a wide screen to fully capture Homer Simpson's stupidity, and The Simpsons Movie does it. In the eagerly-awaited animated feature film based on the hit TV series, Homer must save the world from a catastrophe he himself created. (20th Century Fox)
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Matt Hobbs is a talented but unsuccessful actor. When estranged (and strange) ex-wife Beth dumps their daughter Jeannie on Matt, father and daughter have a lot of adjusting to do. His budding relationship with attractive production assistant Cathy Breslow is made complicated, while the precocious child is overly accustomed to getting her own way. Matt eventually faces the choice of family vs career in a particularly difficult way. (imdb)
Mother
A neurotic, twice divorced sci-fi writer moves back in with his mom to solve his personal problems. (imdb)
Critical Care
Werner Ernst is a young hospital resident who becomes embroiled in a legal battle between two half-sisters (imdb)
Drive
A Hollywood stunt performer who moonlights as a wheelman discovers that a contract has been put on him after a heist gone wrong.
This Is 40
A look at the lives of Pete and Debbie a few years after the events of Knocked Up. (imdb)
A Most Violent Year
In New York City 1981, an ambitious immigrant fights to protect his business and family during the most dangerous year in the city's history. (imdb)
The Little Prince
A pilot crashes in the desert and meets a little boy from a distant planet. (imdb)
Concussion
Concussion is a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known. Omalu's emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful institutions in the world. (imdb)
Finding Dory
The friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish reunites with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the real meaning of family along the way. (imdb)
The Secret Life of Pets
What kinds of adventures do pets get up to when their owners are away? This movie tells us. When Max's happy life as a favorite dog is disrupted by the addition of Duke, the two end up lost in New York City, meeting other animals and fighting their way home.
Exploring the Reef
Jean-Michael Cousteau's documentary about the Great Barrier Reef keeps getting interrupted by Nemo, Marlin and Dory. (imdb)
The Simpsons - Season 1
The Famous Comedians School
This short film originally aired as part of a satirical PBS show called The Great American Dream Machine. The film is a parody of The Famous Artists School and was born of an article written by Brooks in Esquire Magazine. (letterboxd)
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
A documentary about the comedian and filmmaker Albert Brooks which includes interviews from Sharon Stone, Larry David, James L Brooks, Conan O'Brien, Sarah Silverman and Jonah Hill. (imdb)
The Simpsons - Season 16