Joseph Brooks (songwriter)

Joseph Brooks
Joseph Brooks in 1978 as he appeared in
If Ever I See You Again
Born
Joseph Kaplan

(1938-03-11)March 11, 1938
New York City, U.S.
DiedMay 22, 2011(2011-05-22) (aged 73)
New York City, U.S.
Cause of deathSuicide by asphyxia
Other names
  • Joe Brooks
  • Joey Brooks
Children4
Musical career
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Composer, director, producer, screenwriter, musician
InstrumentPiano

Joseph Brooks, born Joseph Kaplan[1] (March 11, 1938 – May 22, 2011),[2] was an American songwriter and filmmaker. 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.

  1. ^ Rowes, Barbara (April 25, 1983). "What Do You Tell a Millionaire Publisher With Only One Symphony to Conduct? 'Play It Again, Gil'". People. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  2. ^ Martin, Douglas (May 23, 2011). "Joseph Brooks, a Maker of Jingles, Songs and Films, Dies at 73". The New York Times. Retrieved November 15, 2011.