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 291 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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 9, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18 Taurus 51 | 19 Taurus 3 | 11 Leo 8 |
| Moon | 14 Gemini 8 | 16 Aquarius 22 | 8 Leo 43 |
| Mercury | 5 Taurus 13 | 13 Taurus 13 | 24 Cancer 49 |
| Venus | 2 Cancer 9 | 18 Gemini 45 | 1 Cancer 13 |
| Mars | 24 Gemini 51 | 22 Aries 59 | 19 Leo 50 |
| Jupiter | 28 Aries 24 | 20 Cancer 12 | 13 Taurus 58 |
| Saturn | 6 Taurus 25 | 9 Aries 59 | 14 Taurus 28 |
| Uranus | 21 Taurus 49 | 0 Gemini 47 | 25 Taurus 49 |
| Neptune | 22 Virgo 53 | 3 Aries 31 | 23 Virgo 41 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 46 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 2 Leo 44 |
| Rahu | 18 Libra 41 | 5 Pisces 21 | 14 Libra 7 |
| Ketu | 18 Aries 41 | 5 Virgo 21 | 14 Aries 7 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
James L. Brooks's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Saturn sextile Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 28 September, 2026
