1938 - 2011
Joseph Brooks American Songwriter
10
Joseph Brooks dating history
Relationships
Joseph Brooks was previously married to Susan Brooks (1980 - 1990) and Susan Paul.
Joseph Brooks was in a relationship with Cindy Williams.
About
American Songwriter Joseph Brooks was born Joseph Kaplan on 11th March, 1938 in New York City, New York, USA and passed away on 22nd May 2011 New York City, New York, USA aged 73. He is most remembered for You Light Up My Life. His zodiac sign is Pisces.
Joseph Brooks is a member of the following lists: American film producers, American Jews and American film directors.
Contribute
Who is Joseph Brooks dating? Joseph Brooks girlfriend, wife list. Help us build our profile of Joseph Brooks!
Login
to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions.
Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 2 |
10 years
|
5 years
|
-
|
|---|
| Dating | 1 |
-
|
-
|
-
|
|---|
| Total | 3 |
10 years
|
3 years, 4 months
|
-
|
|---|
Details
| First Name |
Joseph
|
| Last Name |
Brooks
|
| Full Name at Birth |
Joseph Kaplan
|
| Alternative Name |
Joe Brooks, Joey Brooks, Joseph Kaplan, Joseph Brooks
|
| Birthday |
11th March, 1938
|
| Birthplace |
New York City, New York, USA
|
| Died |
22nd May, 2011
|
| Place of Death |
New York City, New York, USA
|
| Cause of Death |
Suicide
|
| Build |
Slim
|
| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
|
| Hair Color |
Salt and Pepper
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces
|
| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Religion |
Jewish
|
| Ethnicity |
White
|
| Nationality |
American
|
| Occupation Text |
Songwriter, Accused Rapist
|
| Occupation |
Songwriter
|
| Claim to Fame |
You Light Up My Life
|
| Music Genre (Text) |
Pop music, Pop
|
| Instrument (text) |
Piano
|
| Associated Acts |
You Light Up My Life., Movie soundtrack performed by Kvitka Cisyk;, cover performed by Debby Boone, Debby Boone, Kvitka Cisyk, Joey Brooks and the Baroque Folk, The Joe Brooks Group
|
| Official Websites |
www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/joseph_brooks, www.allmovie.com/artist/joseph-brooks-p83156
|
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 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.
