7.8
Movie
Acting
Albert Brooks
- Born
- (age 79)
- Birthplace
- Beverly Hills, California, USA
- Credits
- 70 titles
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). 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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Signature work
Known For
7.8
Movie
7.6
Movie
Drive
8.1
Movie
Taxi Driver
7.0
Movie
Finding Dory
8.0
TV
The Simpsons
7.0
Movie
The Simpsons Movie
6.3
Movie
The Secret Life of Pets
5.7
Movie
Doctor Dolittle
7.6
Movie
The Little Prince
7.1
Movie
Concussion
5.9
Movie
This Is 40
6.6
Movie
A Most Violent Year
6.7
Movie
Out of Sight
7.5
TV
Weeds
8.1
TV
Curb Your Enthusiasm
7.1
Movie
Terms of Endearment
6.5
Movie
Twilight Zone: The Movie
6.9
TV
Saturday Night Live
Acting credits 70
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Loving Dory Film | Marlin (voice) |
| 2027 | Oswald TV | (3 ep) |
| 2025 | Rob Reiner – Scenes from a Life Film | Self |
| 2025 | Breakdown: 1975 Film | Self |
| 2025 | Ella McCay Film | Governor Bill |
| 2023 | Albert Brooks: Defending My Life Film | Self |
| 2021 | The Super Bob Einstein Movie Film | Self |
| 2021 | Albert Brooks and Robert Weide Film | Self |
| 2017 | I Love You, Daddy Film | Dick Welker (voice) |
| 2016 | The Secret Life of Pets Film | Tiberius (voice) |
| 2016 | Finding Dory Film | Marlin (voice) |
| 2015 | Concussion Film | Dr. Cyril Wecht |
| 2015 | The Little Prince Film | The Businessman (voice) |
| 2014 | A Most Violent Year Film | Andrew Walsh |
| 2012 | This Is 40 Film | Larry |
| 2011 | Drive Film | Bernie Rose |
| 2007 | The Pixar Story Film | Marlin (voice) (archive footage) |
| 2007 | The Simpsons Movie Film | Russ Cargill (voice) |
| 2006 | Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World Film | Albert Brooks |
| 2005 | Weeds TV | Lenny Botwin (4 ep) |
| 2003 | Exploring the Reef Film | Marlin (voice) |
| 2003 | Finding Nemo Film | Marlin (voice) |
| 2003 | The In-Laws Film | Jerry Peyser |
| 2003 | Real Time with Bill Maher TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 2002 | The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2001 | My First Mister Film | Randall ("R") |
| 2000 | Curb Your Enthusiasm TV | Albert Brooks (1 ep) |
| 1999 | The Muse Film | Steven Phillips |
| 1999 | Making 'Taxi Driver' Film | Self |
| 1998 | Inside 'Out of Sight' Film | Self |
| 1998 | Out of Sight Film | Richard Ripley |
| 1998 | Doctor Dolittle Film | Tiger (voice) |
| 1997 | Critical Care Film | Dr. Butz |
| 1997 | The Wonderful World of Disney TV | (1 ep) |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1996 | Mother Film | John Henderson |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1994 | The Scout Film | Al Percolo |
| 1994 | I'll Do Anything Film | Burke Adler |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1991 | Defending Your Life Film | Daniel Miller |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Hank Scorpio (voice), Slick Manager (voice), Brad Goodman (voice), Jacques (voice), Cowboy Bob (voice), Tab Spangler / Jacques (voice), Dr. Raufbold (voice), Greg (voice) (2 ep) |
| 1987 | Broadcast News Film | Aaron Altman |
| 1985 | Lost in America Film | David Howard |
| 1984 | Unfaithfully Yours Film | Norman Robbins |
| 1983 | Terms of Endearment Film | Rudyard Greenway (voice) |
| 1983 | Twilight Zone: The Movie Film | Driver |
| 1981 | Modern Romance Film | Robert Cole |
| 1980 | Private Benjamin Film | Yale Goodman |
| 1979 | Real Life Film | Albert Brooks |
| 1976 | Taxi Driver Film | Tom |
| 1976 | Audience Research Film | Albert Brooks |
| 1975 | Sick Film | Albert Brooks |
| 1975 | Upcoming Season Film | Bob |
| 1975 | Open Heart Surgery Film | Albert Brooks |
| 1975 | Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts Film | Albert Brooks |
| 1975 | The Impossible Truth Film | Interviewer (voice) |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Interviewer (voice), Self - Host, Heart Surgeon, Bob (1 ep) |
| 1972 | Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians Film | Self |
Crew credits 15
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World Film | Director, Writer |
| 1999 | The Muse Film | Director, Writer |
| 1996 | Mother Film | Director, Writer |
| 1994 | The Scout Film | Screenplay |
| 1991 | Defending Your Life Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1985 | Lost in America Film | Writer, Director |
| 1981 | Modern Romance Film | Screenplay, Director |
| 1979 | Real Life Film | Director, Writer |
| 1976 | Audience Research Film | Director, Writer |
| 1975 | Sick Film | Writer, Director |
| 1975 | Upcoming Season Film | Director, Writer |
| 1975 | Open Heart Surgery Film | Writer, Director |
| 1975 | Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts Film | Writer, Director |
| 1975 | The Impossible Truth Film | Director, Writer |
| 1972 | Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians Film | Editor, Writer, Director |