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American actor, writer, director and comedian
Albert Brooks is an American actor, comedian 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.Wikipedia
| Born | July 22, 1947 |
| Hometown | Beverly Hills, California, United States of America |
| Net worth | $30 million |
| Height | 5'11" (1.80m) |
| Spouse | Kimberly Brooks (m 1997 - present) |
| Children | Jacob Eli Einstein , Claire Elizabeth Einstein |
| Parents | Thelma Leeds , Harry Einstein |
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Albums
Star Is Bought
1975
Comedy Minus One
1973
Howard Hughes [Live on the Ed Sullivan Show, January 31, 1971]
2020
Ventriloquist [Live on The Ed Sullivan Show, January 31, 1971]
2020
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Drive (2011 film) | Nominated |
| 1988 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | Broadcast News (film) | Nominated |