Joseph Brooks
Known for
Directing
Born
March 11, 1938
Died
May 22, 2011 (aged 73)
Biography
Songwriter, writer, director, producer. In his later years he became the subject of an investigation after being accused of a series of casting-couch rapes. He was indicted in 2009, but killed himself on May 22, 2011, before his trial.
Best known work
The Lords of Flatbush
1974
Eddie and the Cruisers
1983
You Light Up My Life
1977
If Ever I See You Again
1978
Invitation to the Wedding
1983
Headin' for Broadway
1980Filmography
1983
Eddie and the CruisersProducer
1983
Invitation to the WeddingDirector
1980
Headin' for BroadwayOriginal Music Composer, Director, Producer, Writer
1978
If Ever I See You Againas Bob Morrison, Producer, Writer, Original Music Composer, Director
1977
You Light Up My Lifeas Creative Executive, Director, Writer, Original Music Composer, Producer
1974
The Lords of FlatbushOriginal Music Composer