Movie Directors Who Made a Cameo Appearance in Their Own Films

James L. Brooks

Though Brooks really made his mark with Terms of Endearment, the true fans will remember that he got there by making films like Modern Romance. Brooks appears in the movie scenescape as a director who is making the movie that Albert is supposed to be working on (keywords: supposed to be).  The two rejoined years after the release to film the hit flick Broadcast News in 1987. Both movies employ Brooks' nerdy style of humor, and more importantly, the guy always gets the girl. 

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