James L. Brooks (writer/director/producer) has won threeAcademy Awards(r), received eight Academy Award(r) nominations, andwon fifteen Emmy Awards(r) during his long and prolific career. Hehelped create such landmark TV hits as Taxi, The Mary Tyler MooreShow, and The Simpsons. In addition to the highly acclaimed filmsTerms of Endearment and Broadcast News, Brooks co-wrote, produced, and directed As Good As It Gets, which was nominated for sevenAcademy Awards(r), including Best Picture.