I just noticed that he works on a lot of James L. Brooks movies (not to mention several apperances on the "The Simpsons" and the upcoming movie). In his bio, it doesn't seem to be mentioned either way. I assume he isn't and it's just a common name.
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shareNope. No relation. Just as you said, "a common name"... But they do go a long ways back as friends.
shareNot a dumb question, in fact I just returned from seeing "The Simpsons Movie" for the second time, and was about to post the same question. James L. Brooks directed "Broadcast News" with Albert, and I recalled other connections as well.
I was not aware that his birth name was Albert Einstein, incidently. His parents must have concieved a more intellectual career path for him.
So Albert Brooks (comedian, writer) and James Brooks (writer, producer) are NOT related? Albert Brooks did a voice-over (see credits) on James Brooks film "Terms of Endearment" (1983). Albert Brooks wrote, directed and played the lead in "The Muse" (1999). I got confused when listening to the audio commentary of "Terms of Endearment", the voices of the both Brooks belong to different ppl (who do have different first names I later learned duh...).
An earlier post said that they are/were friends.
super dave is albert brooks brother.
shareHis real last name is Einstein....Albert Einstein. .I've heard he's very intelligent too.
shareA dumb "questoin" that has "porbably" been asked?
Seriously?