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Melvin James Brooks ( né Kaminsky; [1] born June 28, 1926) is an American actor, comedian, filmmaker, songwriter, and playwright. With a career spanning over seven decades, Brooks is known as a writer and director of a variety of successful broad farces and parodies. [2] .
Mel Brooks is an actor, comedian, and filmmaker of the stage, television, and screen. He started his work as a comedy writer, actor, and then director of 11 feature films including The Producers (1967), Young Frankenstein (1974), and Blazing Saddles (1974).
Mel Brooks. Actor: Spaceballs. Mel Brooks was born Melvin Kaminsky on June 28, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York. He served in WWII, and afterwards got a job playing the drums at nightclubs in the Catskills.
Mel Brooks. Actor: Spaceballs. Mel Brooks was born Melvin Kaminsky on June 28, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York. He served in WWII, and afterwards got a job playing the drums at nightclubs in the Catskills.
Apr 2, 2014 · Mel Brooks is an iconic filmmaker known for comedies like 'The Producers,' 'Blazing Saddles' and 'Young Frankenstein,' among other works.
2 days ago · Happy birthday, Mel Brooks! Brooks, the EGOT recipient and legendary comedian and filmmaker, celebrates his 98th birthday on Friday, June 28. Though he has been working in show business for well over 50 years, Brooks — who recently received a career achievement award at the 84th annual Peabody Awards on June 9 — is still as busy as ever with multiple projects in the works, including the ...
Jan 10, 2024 · Mel Brooks, 97-year-old comedian and filmmaker, received his honorary Oscar at the 2024 Governors Awards alongside a serenade.
Nov 23, 2022 · Brooks wrote countless edgy jokes over the years, but he doesn't regret any of them. He calls comedy his "delicious refuge" from the world. His memoir is All About Me! Originally broadcast in...
6 days ago · Mel Brooks, American film and television director, producer, writer, and actor whose motion pictures elevated outrageousness and vulgarity to high comic art. His notable movies included The Producers, which was also adapted for the stage; Blazing Saddles; Young Frankenstein; and Spaceballs.
Nov 28, 2021 · Michael Schulman interviews Mel Brooks about new autobiography, “All About Me!,” and his long career in comedy.
