Albert Brooks is an American actor, writer, director, and comedian who is best known for his role in the television show Broadcast News. He has also lent his voice to a number of projects and is well-known as the voice of various animated characters. His mother Thelma Leeds and father Harry Einstein welcomed him into the world on July 22, 1947. His profile and career data are greatly sought after by his fans all around the world.
Education And Career
Brooks was born in Beverly Hills and received his education at Beverly Hills High School. Later, he attended Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Mellon University but dropped out to pursue a career in acting and comedy. Albert Brooks was born Albert Lawrence Einstein and later changed his name to Albert Brooks. He first appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, when he performed stand-up comedy to a worldwide audience. Brooks then went on to create two highly successful comedy albums, Comedy Minus One and A Star is Brought. He left the comedy circuit to make the film The Famous Comedians School, followed by a string of six popular short films.
Albert Brooks has also acted in films. This actor’s most well-known role as an actor was in the television show Broadcast News. In 1987, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for this role. Aside from that, he also works as a voice actor. He has lent his voice to the animated television series The Simpsons and has voiced Marlin in Finding Nemo. He has also lent his voice to The Simpsons Movie as Russ Cargill, as well as writing and starring in films such as Modern Romance.
Personal Life
Albert Brooks’ dating life has also been highly documented. He was formerly linked to Carole Mallory. He’s also been linked to actress Carried Fisher. In 1974, Linda Ronstadt and Albert began dating. Their romance lasted until 1976 when they decided to call it quits. Kathryn Harrold became Albert’s girlfriend later on. The couple’s relationship was also short-lived. After that, he began dating Julie Hagerty. The pair began dating in 1985 and divorced in 1986. He went on to marry after that. Kimberly Shalin, with whom he began dating in 1997, is his wife. She works as a web designer, and the couple married soon after. They are the parents of two children. The couple lives peacefully in Santa Monica, California, with their children, and they appear to be doing well in their life as there is no sign of a divorce.
Net Worth And Body Measurement
Albert Brooks has a net worth of $23 million, which he earned through his acting abilities and talents in various fields. His pay, on the other hand, remains unknown. He stands 5 feet and 10 inches tall.
Date of Birth: | 1947, July-22 |
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Age: | 74 years old |
Birth Nation: | United States of America |
Height: | 5 Feet 10 Inch |
Name | Albert Brooks |
Birth Name | Albert Lawrence Brooks |
Father | Harry Einstein |
Nationality | Ameriacn |
Birth Place/City | Beverly Hills, California |
Ethnicity | White |
Profession | Actor |
Net Worth | $ 23 million |
Eye Color | Dark-Brown |
Hair Color | Dark-Brown |
Weight in KG | N/A |
Married | Yes |
Married to | Kimberly Shlain (m. 1997) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Carnegie Mellon University |
Awards | National Society of Film Critics Award |
Movies | The Secret Life of Pets |
TV Show | The Simpsons |
Siblings | Bob Einstein, Charles Einstein, Cliff Einstein |
Books | 2030, 2030: The Real Story of What Happens to America |