Albert Brooks
Acting
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.
Known for
Acting69
movieElla McCay
2025
Governor Bill
movieI Love You, Daddy
2017
Dick Welker (voice)
movieThe Secret Life of Pets
2016
Tiberius (voice)
movieFinding Dory
2016
Marlin (voice)
movieConcussion
2015
Dr. Cyril Wecht
movieThe Little Prince
2015
The Businessman (voice)
movieA Most Violent Year
2014
Andrew Walsh
movieThis Is 40
2012
Larry
movieDrive
2011
Bernie Rose
movieThe Pixar Story
2007
Marlin (voice) (archive footage)
movieThe Simpsons Movie
2007
Russ Cargill (voice)
movieLooking for Comedy in the Muslim World
2006
Albert Brooks
tvWeeds
2005
Lenny Botwin
movieExploring the Reef
2003
Marlin (voice)
movieFinding Nemo
2003
Marlin (voice)
movieThe In-Laws
2003
Jerry Peyser
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self - Guest
movieThe Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
2002
Self (archive footage)
movieMy First Mister
2001
Randall ("R")
tvCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Albert Brooks
movieThe Muse
1999
Steven Phillips
movieOut of Sight
1998
Richard Ripley
movieDoctor Dolittle
1998
Tiger (voice)
movieCritical Care
1997
Dr. Butz
tvThe View
1997
Self
movieMother
1996
John Henderson
movieThe Scout
1994
Al Percolo
movieI'll Do Anything
1994
Burke Adler
movieDefending Your Life
1991
Daniel Miller
tvThe Simpsons
1989
Hank Scorpio (voice) / Slick Manager (voice) / Brad Goodman (voice) / Jacques (voice) / Cowboy Bob (voice) / Tab Spangler / Jacques (voice) / Dr. Raufbold (voice) / Greg (voice)
movieBroadcast News
1987
Aaron Altman
movieLost in America
1985
David Howard
movieUnfaithfully Yours
1984
Norman Robbins
movieTerms of Endearment
1983
Rudyard Greenway (voice)
movieModern Romance
1981
Robert Cole
moviePrivate Benjamin
1980
Yale Goodman
movieReal Life
1979
Albert Brooks
movieAudience Research
1976
Albert Brooks
movieSick
1975
Albert Brooks
movieOpen Heart Surgery
1975
Albert Brooks
movieHome Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts
1975
Albert Brooks
movieThe Impossible Truth
1975
Interviewer (voice)
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Interviewer (voice) / Self - Host / Heart Surgeon / Bob / Interviewer / Self
tvThe New Dick Van Dyke Show
1971
Dr. Norman
tvLove, American Style
1969
Christopher
tvHot Wheels
1969
Kip Chogi (voice)
tvThe Oscars
1953
Self
movieLoving Dory
Marlin (voice)
Writing15
movieThe Muse
1999
Writer
movieMother
1996
Writer
movieThe Scout
1994
Screenplay
movieDefending Your Life
1991
Screenplay
movieLost in America
1985
Writer
movieModern Romance
1981
Screenplay
movieReal Life
1979
Writer
movieSick
1975
Writer
movieUpcoming Season
1975
Writer
Directing14
movieThe Muse
1999
Director
movieMother
1996
Director
movieDefending Your Life
1991
Director
movieLost in America
1985
Director
movieModern Romance
1981
Director
movieReal Life
1979
Director
movieAudience Research
1976
Director
movieSick
1975
Director
movieUpcoming Season
1975
Director
movieOpen Heart Surgery
1975
Director
movieThe Impossible Truth
1975
Director