Highest rated as cast or director
Albert Brooks's 5 titles from the 2010s have a median Balasaur Score of 75, led by Drive (81) and Finding Dory (77), against 62 for those from the 2000s.
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). Description above from the Wikipedia article Albert Brooks, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Acted in 50
2020s
- 2027
Oswald
TV
- 2025
2010s
- 2017
I Love You, Daddy
Dick Welker (voice)
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2012
- 2011
2000s
- 2007
- 2006
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
Albert Brooks
- 2005
- 2003
Exploring the Reef
Marlin (voice)
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
Mother
John Henderson
- 1994
- 1991
1980s
- 1989
- 1987
- 1985
Lost in America
David Howard
- 1984
Unfaithfully Yours
Norman Robbins
- 1983
- 1981
Modern Romance
Robert Cole
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
Real Life
Albert Brooks
- 1976
Audience Research
Albert Brooks
- 1975
Sick
Albert Brooks
Upcoming Season
Bob
Open Heart Surgery
Albert Brooks
Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts
Albert Brooks
The Impossible Truth
Interviewer (voice)
- 1971
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
Hot Wheels
Kip Chogi (voice) · 32 episodes
No release date
Loving Dory
Marlin (voice)
Wrote 15
2000s
- 2006
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
Writer
1990s
- 1999
- 1996
Mother
Writer
- 1994
- 1991
1980s
- 1985
Lost in America
Writer
- 1981
Modern Romance
Screenplay
1970s
- 1979
Real Life
Writer
- 1976
Audience Research
Writer
- 1975
Sick
Writer
Upcoming Season
Writer
Open Heart Surgery
Writer
Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts
Writer
The Impossible Truth
Writer
- 1972
Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians
Writer
Directed 14
2000s
- 2006
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
Director
1990s
- 1999
- 1996
Mother
Director
- 1991
1980s
- 1985
Lost in America
Director
- 1981
Modern Romance
Director
1970s
- 1979
Real Life
Director
- 1976
Audience Research
Director
- 1975
Sick
Director
Upcoming Season
Director
Open Heart Surgery
Director
Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts
Director
The Impossible Truth
Director
- 1972
Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians
Director
Edited 1
1970s
- 1972
Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians
Editor
Appearances18
2020s
- 2025
Rob Reiner – Scenes from a Life
Self
- 2023
- 2021
2000s
- 2003
- 2002
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
Self (archive footage)
1990s
- 1999
Making 'Taxi Driver'
Self
- 1997
- 1996
- 1992
1970s
- 1972
Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians
Self
- 1971
The Great American Dream Machine
Himself · 34 episodes
1960s
- 1969
- 1962
1950s
- 1953
1940s
- 1948
