Joseph Brooks
(1938-2011)
American director and composer
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Joseph Brooks (born Joseph Kaplan; March 11, 1938 – May 22, 2011), was an American songwriter, composer and filmmaker. He was a successful author of commercial jingles during the 1960’s, before pivoting to a filmmaking career. His 1977 romantic drama You Light Up My Life, which he wrote, directed, produced, and scored; spawned the hit song of the same name, earning Brooks an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and a Grammy Award.
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Joseph Kaplan 11 March 1938 New York City, New York, USA
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22 May 2011 (aged 73) New York City, New York, USA
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