Joseph Brooks
An image from The Lords of Flatbush, one of the productions that also features Joseph Brooks.
Joseph Brooks

Joseph Brooks

March 11, 1938

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.

Eddie and the Cruisers

Eddie and the Cruisers

1983

The Lords of Flatbush

The Lords of Flatbush

1974

You Light Up My Life

You Light Up My Life

1977

If Ever I See You Again

If Ever I See You Again

1978

Headin' for Broadway

Headin' for Broadway

1980

Invitation to the Wedding

Invitation to the Wedding

1983