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Albert Brooks is an American actor, comedian, writer and director. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for 1987's Broadcast News and was widely praised for his performance in the 2011 film Drive. His voice acting credits include Marlin in Finding Nemo (2003) and Finding Dory (2016), Tiberius in The Secret Life of Pets (2016) and recurring guest voices for The Simpsons, including Russ Cargill in The Simpsons Movie (2007) and Hank Scorpio.
Birth Name
Albert Lawrence Einstein
Born
Tuesday, 22 July 1947
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Albert Brooks: Defending My Life | Self | 2023 |
| The Super Bob Einstein Movie | Self | 2021 |
| My Darling Vivian | Self | 2020 |
| I Love You, Daddy | Dick Welker / Dick Welker (voice) | 2017 |
| The History of Comedy | (archive footage) | 2017 |
| The Secret Life of Pets | Tiberius (voice) / Tiberius | 2016 |
| Finding Dory | Marlin (voice) / Marlin | 2016 |
| Concussion | Dr. Cyril Wecht | 2015 |
| The Little Prince | The Businessman / The Businessman (voice) | 2015 |
| A Most Violent Year | Andrew Walsh | 2014 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Albert Brooks: Defending My Life | Self | 2023 |
| The Super Bob Einstein Movie | Self | 2021 |
| My Darling Vivian | Self | 2020 |
| I Love You, Daddy | Dick Welker / Dick Welker (voice) | 2017 |
| The History of Comedy | (archive footage) | 2017 |
| The Secret Life of Pets | Tiberius (voice) / Tiberius | 2016 |
| Finding Dory | Marlin (voice) / Marlin | 2016 |
| Concussion | Dr. Cyril Wecht | 2015 |
| The Little Prince | The Businessman / The Businessman (voice) | 2015 |
| A Most Violent Year | Andrew Walsh | 2014 |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | Self - Special Appearance | 2014 |
| This Is 40 | Larry | 2012 |
| Drive | Bernie Rose | 2011 |
| Cinemassacre's Monster Madness | Car Driver (Prologue) | 2007 |
| The Simpsons Movie | Russ Cargill / Russ Cargill (voice) | 2007 |
| Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World | Albert Brooks | 2006 |
| Weeds | Lenny Botwin | 2005 |
| The 77th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Movie Theater Interviewee | 2005 |
| Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live | Self | 2005 |
| Exploring the Reef | Marlin | 2003 |
| Finding Nemo | Marlin (voice) / Marlin | 2003 |
| The In-Laws | Jerry Peyser | 2003 |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Himself - Guest / Himself | 2003 |
| My First Mister | Randall / Randall - 'R' | 2001 |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | Albert Brooks | 2000 |
| Twentieth Century Fox: The Blockbuster Years | Aaron Altman | 2000 |
| The Muse | Steven Phillips | 1999 |
| Making 'Taxi Driver' | Tom / Self | 1999 |
| Out of Sight | Richard Ripley | 1998 |
| Doctor Dolittle | Jacob the Tiger / Tiger (voice) | 1998 |
| Critical Care | Dr. Butz | 1997 |
| Mother | John Henderson | 1996 |
| The Daily Show | Self - Guest | 1996 |
| The Rosie O'Donnell Show | Self - Guest | 1996 |
| The 67th Annual Academy Awards | Self - 'Cabin Boy' Audition Reel | 1995 |
| The Scout | Al Percolo | 1994 |
| I'll Do Anything | Burke Adler | 1994 |
| Late Show with David Letterman | Himself - Guest / Self - Guest | 1993 |
| Defending Your Life | Daniel Miller | 1991 |
| The Simpsons | Jacques / Hank Scorpio / Brad Goodman / Cowboy Bob / Dr. Raufbold / Music Manager / Tab Spangler | 1989 |
| The 2nd Annual American Comedy Awards | Self | 1988 |
| The 60th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Nominee | 1988 |
| Broadcast News | Aaron Altman | 1987 |
| Lost in America | David Howard | 1985 |
| Unfaithfully Yours | Norman Robbins | 1984 |
| Terms of Endearment | Rudyard Greenway / Rudyard Greenway (voice) | 1983 |
| Twilight Zone: The Movie | Car Driver (prologue) | 1983 |
| Entertainment Tonight | Self | 1981 |
| Modern Romance | Robert Cole | 1981 |
| Private Benjamin | Yale Goodman | 1980 |
| Real Life | Albert Brooks | 1979 |
| General Electric's All-Star Anniversary | Self | 1978 |
| Taxi Driver | Tom | 1976 |
| Saturday Night Live | Self / Self (segment "Sick in Bed") / Self - Host (segment 'A Film by Albert Brooks') / Self - Host (segment "Audience Research") / Interviewer (segment 'The Impossible Truth') / Interviewer (segment "The Impossible Truth") / Heart Surgeon (segment 'Operation') / Bob (segment 'NBC Super Season') | 1975 |
| The Helen Reddy Show | Self | 1973 |
| Jack Paar Tonite | Self - Guest | 1973 |
| The New Dick Van Dyke Show | Dr. Norman | 1971 |
| The Odd Couple | Rudy | 1970 |
| The Everly Brothers Show | Self | 1970 |
| Love, American Style | Christopher Leacock (segment "Love and Operation Model") | 1969 |
| Hot Wheels | Kip Chogi (voice) | 1969 |
| The David Frost Show | Self - Guest | 1969 |
| The Johnny Cash Show | Self - Comedian | 1969 |
| Marcus Welby, M.D. | College Student | 1969 |
| The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour | Self | 1969 |
| Dean Martin Presents the Golddiggers | Self | 1968 |
| The Dean Martin Show | Self | 1965 |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Himself - Comedian / Himself - Guest / Himself | 1962 |
| The Mike Douglas Show | Self - Co-Host / Himself - Co-Host | 1961 |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | Self / Self - Comedian | 1948 |
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World | 2006 |
| The Muse | 1999 |
| Mother | 1996 |
| Defending Your Life | 1991 |
| Lost in America | 1985 |
| Modern Romance | 1981 |
| Real Life | 1979 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2012 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1988 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
