Joseph Brooks
Personal Info
Known For Director
Gender Male
Birthday 1938-03-11
Deathday 2011-05-22 (73 years old)
Joseph Brooks
Biography
Songwriter, writer, director, producer. In his later years he became the subject of an investigation after being accused of a series of casting-couch rapes. He was indicted in 2009, but killed himself on May 22, 2011, before his trial.
Known For
Director
1983
Invitation to the Wedding
as Director
1980
Headin' for Broadway
as Director
1978
If Ever I See You Again
as Director
1977
You Light Up My Life
as Director
Producer
1983
Eddie and the Cruisers
as Producer
1980
Headin' for Broadway
as Producer
1978
If Ever I See You Again
as Producer
1977
You Light Up My Life
as Producer
Sound
1980
Headin' for Broadway
as Original Music Composer
1978
If Ever I See You Again
as Original Music Composer
1977
You Light Up My Life
as Original Music Composer
1974
The Lords of Flatbush
as Original Music Composer
Writer
1980
Headin' for Broadway
as Writer
1978
If Ever I See You Again
as Writer
1977
You Light Up My Life
as Writer
Actor
1978
If Ever I See You Again
as Bob Morrison
1977
You Light Up My Life
as Creative Executive