Average ROI: 103%
ROI Rank: 496
 
Well, Steve Hickner may be ranked 496 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the Z-list with Tommy Wiseau. And hey, a 25% ROI isn’t too shabby for an F-Lister!
 

Steve Hickner is an American film director, producer, and animator. He is best known for directing the DreamWorks Animation films “The Prince of Egypt” and “Bee Movie”. Hickner has also worked on various other animated projects, including “The Simpsons” and “The Critic”. He began his career as an animator at Disney before moving on to work at other studios.
 

May 31, 1958
 

Steve Hickner was born in Dayton, Ohio.
 

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Average ROI: 44%
ROI Rank: 658
 
Well, Stuart Baird may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10%…oh wait, he’s on the F-List. Nevermind.
 

Stuart Baird is a British film editor, producer, and director. He has worked on numerous blockbuster films such as Superman: The Movie, Lethal Weapon, and Casino Royale. Baird has also directed several films including Executive Decision, U.S. Marshals, and Star Trek: Nemesis. He has been nominated for several awards for his work in the film industry.
 

April 13, 1947
 

Stuart Baird was born in Uxbridge, Middlesex, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Takeshi Kitano may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with a B-List status, I’d say he’s probably somewhere in the top 50%…or maybe he’s just too cool to care about ROI.
 

Takeshi Kitano is a Japanese filmmaker, actor, and comedian. He began his career as a stand-up comedian and later became a television personality in Japan. He made his directorial debut in 1989 with the film “Violent Cop” and has since directed and starred in numerous critically acclaimed films, including “Sonatine,” “Hana-bi,” and “Zatoichi.” Kitano is known for his unique style of filmmaking, which often features a mix of violence, humor, and poetic imagery. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
 

January 18, 1947.
 

The birthplace of Director Takeshi Kitano is Tokyo, Japan.
 

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Average ROI: 26%
ROI Rank: 697
 
Well, Terry George may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10%…oh wait, he’s on the F-List. Nevermind.
 

Terry George is a Northern Irish film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his work on the films “Hotel Rwanda” and “In the Name of the Father.” He has also directed episodes of popular television shows such as “The Black Donnellys” and “Game of Thrones.”
 

February 19, 1952
 

Terry George was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
 

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Average ROI: 19%
ROI Rank: 718
 
Well, Tim Robbins may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. And with his A-List status, he’s still living the Hollywood dream!
 

Tim Robbins is an American actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and musician. He was born on October 16, 1958, in West Covina, California. Robbins is best known for his work as a director, having directed films such as “Dead Man Walking,” “Bob Roberts,” and “Cradle Will Rock.” He has also acted in numerous films, including “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Mystic River,” and “Bull Durham.” Robbins has won numerous awards for his work, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Mystic River.”
 

October 16, 1958.
 

Tim Robbins was born in West Covina, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Tom Harper’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’s not exactly the talk of the town in Hollywood. Sorry, Tom.
 

Tom Harper is a British film and television director known for his work on projects such as “The Woman in Black: Angel of Death,” “War & Peace,” and “Peaky Blinders.” He was born in 1980 in London and studied at the National Film and Television School. Harper has received critical acclaim for his work and has been nominated for several awards, including a BAFTA for his direction of the television drama “Misfits.”
 

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Tom Harper was born in England.
 

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Average ROI: 120%
ROI Rank: 450
 
Well, Tony Bancroft may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 25% of directors with a 450th ranking and a decent ROI. Keep climbing that ladder, Tony!
 

Tony Bancroft is an American animator and film director known for his work on Disney animated films such as “The Lion King” and “Mulan”. He co-directed “Mulan” with Barry Cook, for which he received an Annie Award for Best Director. Bancroft has also worked on other animated films such as “Beauty and the Beast” and “Aladdin”.
 

April 17, 1967.
 

Tony Bancroft was born in Burbank, California.
 

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Average ROI: 335%
ROI Rank: 133
 
Well, Valerie Faris may be ranked 133 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least they’re not on the Z-list with Tommy Wiseau. And with an average ROI of 250%, they’re definitely not a flop like some other directors out there.
 

Valerie Faris is an American film director, best known for co-directing the critically acclaimed films “Little Miss Sunshine” and “Ruby Sparks” with her husband, Jonathan Dayton. She has also directed music videos for artists such as The Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and R.E.M. Faris has been nominated for several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Picture for “Little Miss Sunshine.”
 

October 19, 1958
 

Valerie Faris was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say that von Horn’s Average ROI is so low, they might as well be directing traffic instead of movies. And with a Status of F-List, they’re probably better off sticking to the stop sign. We won’t give their exact rank, but let’s just say they’re in the bottom 1%. Ouch.
 

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The birthplace of Director von Horn is unknown to me.
 

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Average ROI: 64%
ROI Rank: 600
 
Well, Wayne Wang may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10%…oh wait, he’s actually in the F-List. Better luck next time, Wayne!
 

Wayne Wang is a Hong Kong-American film director, known for his work on independent films such as “The Joy Luck Club” and “Smoke.” He was born in Hong Kong in 1949 and moved to the United States in the 1970s to study film. Wang has directed over 20 films throughout his career and has won numerous awards for his work.
 

January 12, 1949.
 

The birthplace of Director Wayne Wang is Hong Kong.
 

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