About Albert Brooks
Albert Brooks (born Albert Lawrence Einstein on July 22, 1947) is an American actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter. Born into a Jewish show business family in Beverly Hills, he changed his professional name by age 19 and became a regular on variety and talk shows in the late 1960s and early 1970s, influencing post-modern comedians such as Steve Martin and Andy Kaufman. After two comedy albums, including the Grammy-nominated A Star Is Bought (1975), he turned to filmmaking, directing Real Life (1979), Modern Romance (1981), Lost in America (1985), and Defending Your Life (1991). He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for Broadcast News (1987) and was praised for Drive (2011). Brooks also voiced Marlin in Finding Nemo (2003) and Finding Dory (2016), and several characters on The Simpsons, including Hank Scorpio. He is the author of the novel 2030: The Real Story of What Happens to America (2011).
Guest appearances (9)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Albert Brooks.
Guest appearances 1 to 9 of 9.
13:11Albert Brooks & Rob Reiner on Meeting in High School, Making Each Other Laugh & New Documentary
Jimmy Kimmel
288.8K views
4:10Albert Brooks and his electronic friend "Buddy" on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Johnny Carson
235.1K views
13:56Albert Brooks And His Home Impressions Kit | Carson Tonight Show
Johnny Carson
216K views
8:07Albert Brooks & Rob Reiner On Their Famous Dads | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
215.7K views
2:59Albert Brooks And His Home Impressions Kit | February 24th, 1983
Johnny Carson
201.6K views
7:25Lorne Michaels Wanted To Build SNL Around Albert Brooks | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
110.2K views
11:02Albert Brooks & Rob Reiner Have Been Friends For 60 Years | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
109.6K views
13:29Albert Brooks Brings A Special Gift for Ed and Johnny | Carson Tonight Show
Johnny Carson
106.6K views
2:37Albert Brooks and His Electronic Friend โBuddyโ | May 17th, 1983
Johnny Carson
92.8K viewsChannels on this page: Jimmy Kimmel, Johnny Carson, Conan O'Brien
Frequently asked questions
What is Albert Brooks's real name?
Albert Brooks was born Albert Lawrence Einstein on July 22, 1947, in Beverly Hills, and changed his professional name by age 19.
What films has Albert Brooks directed?
After his comedy albums he turned to filmmaking, directing Real Life (1979), Modern Romance (1981), Lost in America (1985) and Defending Your Life (1991).
Was Albert Brooks nominated for an Oscar?
Yes, he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for Broadcast News (1987), and he was later praised for Drive (2011).
Who does Albert Brooks voice in Finding Nemo?
He voices Marlin in Finding Nemo (2003) and Finding Dory (2016), and has voiced several characters on The Simpsons, including Hank Scorpio.
What comedy albums did Albert Brooks release?
He made two comedy albums, including the Grammy-nominated A Star Is Bought (1975), after becoming a regular on variety and talk shows in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Has Albert Brooks written a novel?
Yes, he wrote the novel 2030: The Real Story of What Happens to America (2011).
