Albert Brooks

Born: 22 July 1947
Where: Los Angeles, California, USA

The Oscar-nominated actor, writer and film-maker made his screen debut in Martin Scorcese's 1976 classic Taxi Driver.

Other appearances include Private Benjamin, Unfaithfully Yours, I'll Do Anything and Out of Sight.

He earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance in Broadcast News.

Born in LA, Brooks studied drama at Carnegie Mellon University before starting his performing career doing stand-up comedy on TV.

Appearances included The Ed Sullivan Show, The Merv Griffin Show and Johnny Carson's Tonight Show.

As well as acting, he's directed six feature films, including Lost in America and Mother, which he also starred in and co-wrote.

Recent work has included the remake of The In-Laws opposite Michael Douglas and he provided the voice of Marlin in animated hit Finding Nemo.