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James L. Brooks

Is James L. Brooks A-List?

YesA

YesJames L. Brooks is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.

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Reached A-list in 1983

Directs 'Terms of Endearment'

Ranking Timeline

1970B$1M

Co-Creates 'Mary Tyler Moore'

Co-creates 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show', a groundbreaking sitcom that revolutionizes television comedy.

1978B$5M+$4M

Co-Creates 'Taxi'

Co-creates 'Taxi', another critically acclaimed and popular sitcom, further solidifying his television success.

1983A$15M+$10M

Directs 'Terms of Endearment'

Directs 'Terms of Endearment', winning the Academy Award for Best Director and achieving significant critical and commercial success.

1987A$30M+$15M

Directs 'Broadcast News'

Directs 'Broadcast News', further establishing himself as a leading director in Hollywood.

1989S$50M+$20M

Co-Creates 'The Simpsons'

Co-creates 'The Simpsons', which becomes a cultural phenomenon and a massive source of revenue.

1997A$80M+$30M

Directs 'As Good as It Gets'

Directs 'As Good as It Gets', another critically and commercially successful film, continuing his streak of hits.

2010A$120M+$40M

Continued Film Success

Continues to produce and direct films; still one of the most successful producers in Hollywood.

2026A$150M+$30M

Legacy as TV, Film Icon

Brooks remains a highly respected and influential figure in both television and film.

Last updated: February 25, 2026