Joseph Brooks was an American songwriter, composer, filmmaker and rapist. He was a successful author of commercial jingles during the 1960s, 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.
- Occupation
- screenwriter, film producer, composer, songwriter
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 11, 1938
- Died
- May 22, 2011
