Albert Brooks (born Albert Lawrence Einstein; July 22, 1947) 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).
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Ella McCay
2025
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
Self
2023
The Super Bob Einstein Movie
Self
2021
Albert Brooks and Robert Weide
Themself
2021
I Love You, Daddy
Dick Welker (voice)
2017
The Secret Life of Pets
Tiberius (voice)
2016
Finding Dory
Marlin (voice)
2016
Concussion
Dr. Cyril Wecht
2015
The Little Prince
The Businessman (voice)
2015
A Most Violent Year
Andrew Walsh
2014
This Is 40
Larry
2012
Drive
Bernie Rose
2011
The Pixar Story
Marlin (voice) (archive footage)
2007
The Simpsons Movie
Russ Cargill (voice)
2007
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
Albert Brooks
2006
Weeds
Lenny Botwin · (4 episodes)
2005
Exploring the Reef
Marlin (voice)
2003
Finding Nemo
Marlin (voice)
2003
The In-Laws
Jerry Peyser
2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self · (1 episode)
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · (1 episode)
2003
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
2002
My First Mister
Randall ("R")
2001
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Albert Brooks · (1 episode)
2000
The Muse
Steven Phillips
1999
Making 'Taxi Driver'
Self
1999
Out of Sight
Richard Ripley
1998
Doctor Dolittle
Tiger (voice)
1998
Critical Care
Dr. Butz
1997
The Wonderful World of Disney
(1 episode)
1997
The View
Self · (2 episodes)
1997
Mother
John Henderson
1996
The Daily Show
Self · (2 episodes)
1996
The Scout
Al Percolo
1994
I'll Do Anything
Burke Adler
1994
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(2 episodes)
1992
Defending Your Life
Daniel Miller
1991
The Simpsons
Hank Scorpio (voice) · (2 episodes)
1989
The Simpsons
Slick Manager (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
The Simpsons
Brad Goodman (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
The Simpsons
Jacques (voice) · (3 episodes)
1989
The Simpsons
Cowboy Bob (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
The Simpsons
Tab Spangler / Jacques (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
The Simpsons
Dr. Raufbold (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
Broadcast News
Aaron Altman
1987
Lost in America
David Howard
1985
Unfaithfully Yours
Norman Robbins
1984
Terms of Endearment
Rudyard Greenway (voice)
1983
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Driver
1983
Modern Romance
Robert Cole
1981
Private Benjamin
Yale Goodman
1980
Real Life
Albert Brooks
1979
Taxi Driver
Tom
1976
Audience Research
Albert Brooks
1976
Sick
Albert Brooks
1975
Upcoming Season
Bob
1975
Open Heart Surgery
Albert Brooks
1975
Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts
Albert Brooks
1975
The Impossible Truth
Interviewer (voice)
1975
Albert Brooks' Famous School for Comedians
Self
1972
Inside 'Out of Sight'
Himself
Saturday Night Live
Interviewer (segment 'The Impossible Truth') (voice) · (2 episodes)
1975
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host (segment 'A Film by Albert Brooks') · (1 episode)
1975
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host (segment "Audience Research") · (1 episode)
1975
Saturday Night Live
Self (segment "Sick in Bed") · (1 episode)
1975
Saturday Night Live
Heart Surgeon (segment 'Operation') · (1 episode)
1975
Saturday Night Live
Interviewer (segment "The Impossible Truth") · (1 episode)
1975
Saturday Night Live
Bob (segment 'NBC Super Season') · (1 episode)
1975
The Great American Dream Machine
Himself · (34 episodes)
1971
The Odd Couple
Rudy · (2 episodes)
1970
Love, American Style
Christopher · (1 episode)
1969
Hot Wheels
Kip Chogi (voice) · (32 episodes)
1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self · (1 episode)
1969
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (9 episodes)
1962
The Oscars
Self · (1 episode)
1953
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · (1 episode)
1948