James L. Brooks is an American director and screenwriter born on May 9, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York. He began his artistic career in 1965 and has won several prestigious awards, including Oscars, Emmys, and Golden Globes. Known for his impactful storytelling and contributions to film and television, Brooks has become a prominent figure in the industry.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 324 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisMay 9, 1940 Facts
Generation Group
James L. Brooks belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Brooklyn
Educated At: Weehawken High School | New York University
Occupation: producer | director | film producer | film director | television producer | writer | screenwriter
Employers: John Charles Walters Company | MTM Enterprises | Gracie Films | CBS
Awards Received: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series | National Board of Review Award for Best Film | Directors Guild of America Award | Primetime Emmy Award | Writers Guild of America Award | Golden Globe Awards | Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay | Academy Award for Best Director | Academy Award for Best Picture
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.

Ephemeris for May 9, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 9, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 9, 2025 |
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Sun | 18 Taurus 51 | 19 Taurus 17 | 10 Leo 10 |
Moon | 14 Gemini 8 | 16 Libra 10 | 24 Cancer 24 |
Mercury | 5 Taurus 13 | 28 Aries 36 | 24 Cancer 40 |
Venus | 2 Cancer 9 | 5 Aries 46 | 0 Cancer 43 |
Mars | 24 Gemini 51 | 9 Leo 41 | 19 Leo 12 |
Jupiter | 28 Aries 24 | 23 Gemini 9 | 13 Taurus 52 |
Saturn | 6 Taurus 25 | 28 Pisces 36 | 14 Taurus 26 |
Uranus | 21 Taurus 49 | 26 Taurus 50 | 25 Taurus 48 |
Neptune | 22 Virgo 53 | 1 Aries 21 | 23 Virgo 39 |
Pluto | 0 Leo 46 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 2 Leo 43 |
Rahu | 18 Libra 41 | 24 Pisces 40 | 14 Libra 11 |
Ketu | 18 Aries 41 | 24 Virgo 40 | 14 Aries 11 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.James L. Brooks's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 17 December, 2025