Average ROI: 44%
ROI Rank: 658
 
Well, George A. Romero may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. And hey, being a B-List director is still better than being a C-List celebrity, right?
 

George A. Romero was an American filmmaker, writer, and editor, best known for his work in the horror genre. He was born on February 4, 1940, in New York City and passed away on July 16, 2017. Romero is considered the father of the modern zombie film, having directed and co-written the classic horror movie “Night of the Living Dead” in 1968. He went on to direct several other horror films, including “Dawn of the Dead,” “Day of the Dead,” and “Land of the Dead.” Romero’s films often explored social and political themes, and his work has had a significant impact on the horror genre.
 

February 3, 1940
 

George A. Romero was born in New York City, New York.
 

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Average ROI: 107%
ROI Rank: 483
 
George Tillman Jr. may be on the B-List, but with a ranking of 483 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s definitely in the top 25%…of the middle of the pack.
 

George Tillman Jr. is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on January 26, 1969, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tillman is best known for directing films such as “Soul Food,” “Men of Honor,” “Notorious,” and “The Hate U Give.” He has also produced several films, including “Barbershop” and “Roll Bounce.” Tillman began his career in the film industry as a production assistant and worked his way up to become a successful director. He has received numerous awards and nominations for his work, including an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture.
 

November 26, 1969.
 

George Tillman Jr. was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Göran Olsson may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m pretty sure he’s in the F-List status. Maybe he should consider changing his name to Göran “No ROI” Olsson. Sorry, Göran.
 

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June 16, 1965
 

Göran Olsson was born in Sweden.
 

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Average ROI: -5%
ROI Rank: 783
 
Well, Guillermo del Toro may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 40% of directors in terms of ROI. That’s gotta count for something, right?
 

Guillermo del Toro is a Mexican film director, screenwriter, producer, and novelist. He is best known for his work in the horror and fantasy genres, and has directed films such as “Pan’s Labyrinth,” “Hellboy,” and “The Shape of Water,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2018. Del Toro is known for his visually stunning and imaginative films, as well as his ability to blend genres and create unique and compelling stories.
 

October 9, 1964.
 

Guillermo del Toro was born in Guadalajara, Mexico.
 

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Average ROI: -67%
ROI Rank: 929
 
Well, Harold Becker may not be at the top of the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not bringing up the rear! With a rank of 929 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s sitting pretty at the 46.5% mark. And hey, being on the F-List isn’t so bad…it’s like being the cool kid in detention.
 

Harold Becker is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on September 25, 1928, in New York City. Becker began his career in the film industry as a documentary filmmaker before transitioning to feature films. He is best known for directing films such as “The Onion Field,” “Sea of Love,” and “Malice.” Becker has also directed episodes of popular television shows such as “Law & Order” and “The Practice.” He has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including a Golden Globe for Best Director for “The Onion Field.” Becker’s last film credit was in 2001 for the film “Domestic Disturbance.”
 

September 24, 1928
 

Harold Becker was born in New York City.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Hilary Brougher’s ROI is so fresh, it’s still in the kernel! And with an F-List status, it looks like they might need to butter up some investors for their next project.
 

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August 14, 1967
 

Hilary Brougher was born in Park City, Utah.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Ira Sachs is so far down the list, he’s practically in the negatives. But hey, at least he’s not on the Z-list…yet. #DListStruggles
 

Ira Sachs is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on November 19, 1965, in Memphis, Tennessee. Sachs is known for his independent films that explore themes of family, relationships, and sexuality. Some of his notable works include “Love is Strange,” “Keep the Lights On,” and “Forty Shades of Blue.” Sachs has received critical acclaim for his films and has been nominated for several awards, including the Independent Spirit Award for Best Director.
 

November 21, 1965.
 

Ira Sachs was born in Memphis, Tennessee.
 

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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Jackson Stewart’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s like trying to find Waldo in a sea of red and white stripes. And with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say he won’t be getting any calls from Spielberg anytime soon. Sorry, Jackson.
 

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Director Jackson Stewart was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, James Clavell may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m pretty sure he’s somewhere in the negative percentage range. Sorry, James, looks like you’re on the F-List.
 

James Clavell was a British-American novelist, screenwriter, director, and producer. He is best known for his epic novels such as “Shogun” and “Tai-Pan,” which were later adapted into successful television miniseries. Clavell also directed several films, including “To Sir, with Love” and “The Last Valley.” He passed away in 1994 at the age of 69.
 

September 10, 1924.
 

James Clavell was born in Sydney, Australia.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say James Spinney’s ROI is so low, he’s practically in the negatives. He’s definitely on the F-List, but hey, at least he’s not alone down there. Maybe he can start a support group with the other 1% of directors who are struggling to make a profit.
 

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The birthplace of Director James Spinney is unknown to me.
 

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