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Albert Brooks

Albert Brooks

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).

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Albert Brooks: Defending My Life

2023

as Self

The Super Bob Einstein Movie

2021

as Self

Albert Brooks and Robert Weide

2021

as Themself

I Love You, Daddy

2017

as Dick Welker (voice)

The Secret Life of Pets

2016

as Tiberius (voice)

Finding Dory

2016

as Marlin (voice)

Concussion

2015

as Dr. Cyril Wecht

The Little Prince

2015

as The Businessman (voice)

A Most Violent Year

2014

as Andrew Walsh

This Is 40

2012

as Larry

Drive

2011

as Bernie Rose

The Pixar Story

2007

as Marlin (voice) (archive footage)

The Simpsons Movie

2007

as Russ Cargill (voice)

Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World

2006

as Albert Brooks

Weeds

2005

as Lenny Botwin

Exploring the Reef

2003

as Marlin (voice)

Finding Nemo

2003

as Marlin (voice)

The In-Laws

2003

as Jerry Peyser

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

2002

My First Mister

2001

as Randall ("R")

Curb Your Enthusiasm

2000

as Albert Brooks

Making 'Taxi Driver'

1999

as Self

The Muse

1999

as Steven Phillips

Out of Sight

1998

as Richard Ripley

Doctor Dolittle

1998

as Tiger (voice)

Critical Care

1997

as Dr. Butz

The Wonderful World of Disney

1997

Mother

1996

as John Henderson

The Scout

1994

as Al Percolo

I'll Do Anything

1994

as Burke Adler

Defending Your Life

1991

as Daniel Miller

The Simpsons

1989

as Hank Scorpio (voice)

The Simpsons

1989

as Slick Manager (voice)

The Simpsons

1989

as Brad Goodman (voice)

The Simpsons

1989

as Jacques (voice)

The Simpsons

1989

as Cowboy Bob (voice)

The Simpsons

1989

as Tab Spangler / Jacques (voice)

The Simpsons

1989

as Dr. Raufbold (voice)

Broadcast News

1987

as Aaron Altman

Lost in America

1985

as David Howard

Unfaithfully Yours

1984

as Norman Robbins

Terms of Endearment

1983

as Rudyard Greenway (voice)

Twilight Zone: The Movie

1983

as Driver

Modern Romance

1981

as Robert Cole

Private Benjamin

1980

as Yale Goodman

Real Life

1979

as Albert Brooks

Taxi Driver

1976

as Tom

Audience Research

1976

as Albert Brooks

Sick

1975

as Albert Brooks

Upcoming Season

1975

as Bob

Open Heart Surgery

1975

as Albert Brooks

Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts

1975

as Albert Brooks

The Impossible Truth

1975

as Interviewer

Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians

1972

as Self

The Great American Dream Machine

1971

as Himself

The Odd Couple

1970

as Rudy

Hot Wheels

1969

as Kip Chogi (voice)

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

1969

as Self

The Oscars

1953

as Self

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