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Jamie Lee Curtis, Emma Mackey Honor Their ‘Ella McCay’ Director James L. Brooks at CinemaCon • Apr. 4, 2025, 5:33 AM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)
James L. Brooks Set to Receive CinemaCon Award Ahead of Release of New Film ’Ella McCay’ • Apr. 1, 2025, 6:12 AM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)

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Also Known As James Lawrence Brooks
Born May 9, 1940 (age 84) • New York City • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Emmy Award • Academy Award (1984)
Notable Works “As Good As It Gets” • “Broadcast News” • “Terms of Endearment”

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