Albert Brooks: podcast appearances and interviews

Albert Brooks, born Albert Lawrence Einstein on July 22, 1947, is an American actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the comedy-drama Broadcast News in 1987. Brooks is known for his performances in films such as Taxi Driver, Private Benjamin, Unfaithfully Yours, Out of Sight, My First Mister, and Concussion. He has also been recognized for his work in the action drama Drive in 2011. As a filmmaker, Brooks has written, directed, and starred in a number of comedies including Modern Romance, Lost in America and Defending Your Life. In addition to his live-action work, Brooks has contributed voice performances to animated films and television shows. Notably, he voiced Marlin in Finding Nemo and its sequel Finding Dory, as well as Tiberius in The Secret Life of Pets. He has also voiced characters on The Simpsons, such as Hank Scorpio and Russ Cargill, and provided voices for several other animated projects. Beyond his acting and voice work, Brooks is also an author, having published 2030: The Real Story of What Happens to America in 2011.