Albert Brooks

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Born: 7/22/1947

Biography: Though it may sound like one of his cerebral comedy routines, Albert Brooks came into this world as Albert Einstein. The son of comedian Harry Einstein (better known to millions of radio fans as Parkyakarkus), Brooks briefly attended Carnegie Tech before launching a hills-an …

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The Simpsons Movie [Movie] as Russ Cargill

2007

Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World [Movie] as Albert Brooks

2005

The In-Laws [Movie] as Jerry Peyser

2003

Finding Nemo [Movie] as Marlin

2003

My First Mister [Movie] as Randall (R)

2001

The Muse [Movie] as Steven Phillips

1999

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Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World [Movie]

2005

The Muse [Movie]

1999

Mother [Movie]

1996

Defending Your Life [Movie]

1991

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'Br�no' takes mockery to new heights

07/04/09 Albert Brooks' 1979 series "Real Life," the genre's "Birth of a Nation"; the 1984 rock mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap," its "Citizen Kane"; and "The Office," which one supposes would be the "Battleship Potemkin" of mockumentaries - are all comedies with the conceit of an ever-present film crew that the characters must navigate. | San Francisco Chronicle - San Francisco CA
Jane After Dark: Weeds, season 4 - Nancy goes to the dark side (of Mexico)

06/28/09 This week in Jane After Dark , I took a short break from The Wire , but don't worry, devoted Wire fans! | TV Squad
Jane After Dark: Weeds, season 4 - Nancy goes to the dark side (of Mexico)

06/28/09 ON AOL TELEVISION This week in Jane After Dark , I took a short break from The Wire , but don't worry, devoted Wire fans! | TV Squad
Brenner takes stand-up as therapy

06/24/09 He can't give you a bailout, but comedian David Brenner hopes to provide an emotional refinancing of sorts when he plays the Palace Theatre on Saturday. | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Pittsburgh PA
10 Movies About Healthcare Congress Should See

06/16/09 Barack Obama gave a speech to the American Medical Association yesterday in an attempt to get the organization's members on board with his plans for healthcare reform. | SpoutBlog
In honor of Father?s Day, a look at memorable movie dads

06/16/09 Finch may stand as the most noble onscreen father of all time, but that doesn't mean he's the only one worthy of recognition. | News Sentinel - Knoxville TN
TV Movies for the week of June 7

06/06/09 Three private detectives work under cover to retrieve two rings that contain cryptic information. | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Pittsburgh PA
Mark Feuerstein on Royal Pains' Dr. Hank: He's the Robin Hood of Medicine

06/03/09 Mark Feuerstein is the menschiest mensch who ever mensched. | Seattle Post-Intelligencer - Seattle WA
DVD Review: Weeds - Season Four

06/02/09 Weeds is a series that has aired on Showtime for the past four seasons with the fifth season premiering later this month. | Blogcritics.org Video
All the Summer TV You'll Need to Watch [Mini Guides]

06/02/09 Your kids are more wild-eyed by the day, that tiny swimsuit seems tinier and tinier, and the television has begun to fizzle and fall quiet. | Gawker
New DVD releases include 'Defiance'

06/02/09 Director Ed Zwick is no stranger to movies with wartime backdrops. | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Pittsburgh PA
WEEDS!! THE OFFICE!! STAR WARS!! MAD MEN!! BIG BANG!! FRINGE!! HEROES!! HUNGER!! HercVault!!

06/01/09 The fourth season of "Weeds" was amazing. | Ain't It Cool News
TV Movies for the week of May 31

05/30/09 Johnny Depp. A poor boy and four spoiled children win a tour through the incredible factory of an odd candy-maker. | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Pittsburgh PA
'Story' for the ages?

05/28/09 No matter what audiences and critics think of Up , it will make history when it hits theaters Friday as Pixar's 10th full-length, completely computer-generated film. | St Petersburg Times - St Petersburg FL
Pixar reveals its secrets in 'Up'

05/27/09 It's a record any studio would love to have. | CNN International
Film: My Year Of Flops: Death-Defying Case File #138: Hot Rod

05/27/09 When Andy Samberg debuted on Saturday Night Live , he was the latest in a long line of handsome goofballs dating back to Chevy Chase. | The A.V. Club
Jessica Biel's Beauty Problem (Oh, Really?)

05/19/09 Big news: another beautiful actress laments that her good looks limit her acting choices. | Cinematical.com
Review: I Love You, Man

03/20/09 Up until now, Paul Rudd has been content to sit in the back seat. | Cinematical.com
Book Review: Comedy At The Edge: How Stand-Up In The 1970's Changed America by Richard Zoglin

03/19/09 Stand-up comedy has come a long way since the days of Lenny Bruce. | Blogcritics.org Books
Is this, at long last, the end of 'According to Jim'?

03/16/09 We don't say much about "According to Jim" around here, aside from occasional references to its unkillability. | Zap2it
SXSW Review: I Love You, Man

03/14/09 Up until now, Paul Rudd has been content to sit in the back seat. | Cinematical.com

Year
Result
Award
Movie

1996
Nominated
National Society of Film Critics
Best Screenplay
Mother

1996
Nominated
New York Film Critics Circle
Best Screenplay
Mother

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