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Joseph Brooks

Directing

Born March 11, 1938 · New York City

Died May 22, 2011

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.

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Original Song · 1978

Filmography2 titles