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Joseph Brooks
Director, Producer, Songwriter
Joseph Brooks was a composer, director, producer, and screenwriter. He was known for writing popular commercial jingles and wrote the popular songs My Ship is Coming’ In, If Ever I See You Again, and You Light Up My Life. He also directed the films You Light Up My Life, If Ever I See You Again and Headin’ for Broadway. He produced the film Eddie and the Cruisers.
In 2009, Brooks was charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault. Authorities alleged that Brooks lured women to his apartment with the promise of movie roles. He committed suicide before his trial began.
References
Film/TV Appearances
as cast member
If Ever I See You Again
Bob Morrison
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1978
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You Light Up My Life
Creative Executive
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1977
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Filmography
as crew member
Eddie and the Cruisers
Producer
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1983
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Invitation to the Wedding
Director
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1983
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Headin' for Broadway
Director
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1980
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Headin' for Broadway
Producer
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1980
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Headin' for Broadway
Writer
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1980
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Headin' for Broadway
Original Music Composer
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1980
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If Ever I See You Again
Director
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1978
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If Ever I See You Again
Writer
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1978
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If Ever I See You Again
Producer
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1978
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If Ever I See You Again
Original Music Composer
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1978
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You Light Up My Life
Original Music Composer
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1977
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You Light Up My Life
Producer
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1977
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You Light Up My Life
Writer
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1977
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You Light Up My Life
Director
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1977
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The Lords of Flatbush
Original Music Composer
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1974
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