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Albert Brooks - Comedian
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Albert Brooks

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American comedian, actor, and filmmaker born Albert Einstein in 1947, known for writing and directing comedies including Modern Romance (1981) and Lost in America (1985).

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Albert Brooks ranks #21 of 231 in the Comedian ranking, behind Johnny Carson, ahead of Mitch Hedberg.

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Why did Albert Brooks change his birth name?

Albert Brooks was born Albert Lawrence Einstein, but he changed his surname to Brooks early in his career to avoid confusion with the famous theoretical physicist. He legally adopted the stage name when he began performing as a comedian in the late 1960s.

Did Albert Brooks write and direct Lost in America?

Yes, Albert Brooks wrote, directed, and starred in the 1985 satirical comedy *Lost in America*. In the film, he plays a frustrated advertising executive who decides to drop out of society and travel across the country in a Winnebago.

Who did Albert Brooks voice in Finding Nemo?

Albert Brooks voiced the overly protective clownfish Marlin in Pixar's 2003 animated masterpiece *Finding Nemo*. He reprised this highly acclaimed voice-acting role for the 2016 sequel, *Finding Dory*.

Did Albert Brooks get an Oscar nomination for Broadcast News?

Yes, Albert Brooks received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the brilliant but insecure news reporter Aaron Altman in *Broadcast News*. The 1987 romantic comedy-drama was written, produced, and directed by James L. Brooks.

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