Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Arthur Penn’s ROI is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if the haystack was made up of 1,999 other directors with better ROI percentages. Sorry, Arthur, looks like you’re firmly on the F-List.
 

Arthur Penn (1922-2010) was an American film and theater director. He is best known for directing the groundbreaking film “Bonnie and Clyde” (1967), which was a critical and commercial success and helped usher in a new era of American cinema. Penn also directed other notable films such as “The Miracle Worker” (1962), “Little Big Man” (1970), and “Night Moves” (1975). He was known for his innovative and unconventional approach to filmmaking, and his work often explored themes of violence, social justice, and the human condition. Penn was a recipient of numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including several Tony Awards and an Academy Award nomination for Best Director.
 

September 27, 1922.
 

Arthur Penn was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
 

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Average ROI: 95%
ROI Rank: 515
 
Well, Barbet Schroeder may be on the F-List, but at least they’re in the top 30% of directors in terms of ROI. That’s like getting a participation trophy, but with a little more pride.
 

Barbet Schroeder is a Swiss film director and producer known for his work in both French and American cinema. He was born on August 26, 1941, in Tehran, Iran, to a Swiss father and a German mother. Schroeder began his career as a film critic before transitioning to directing in the 1960s. He is best known for his collaborations with French New Wave filmmaker Eric Rohmer and for directing the films “Barfly,” “Reversal of Fortune,” and “Single White Female.” Schroeder has also produced several films, including “The White Ribbon” and “Amnesia.”
 

August 25, 1941
 

Barbet Schroeder was born in Tehran, Iran.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Ben Sharrock’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if that haystack was made up of nearly 2,000 directors. But hey, at least they’re not on the D-List, right? #CListStruggles
 

Ben Sharrock is a British film director known for his work on the films “Pikadero” and “Limbo”. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and studied at the University of Edinburgh and Screen Academy Scotland. Sharrock’s films often explore themes of identity, culture, and displacement. He has received critical acclaim for his work and has been nominated for several awards.
 

May 31, 1984
 

The birthplace of Director Ben Sharrock is Scotland.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Beyoncé may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with her A-List status and undeniable talent, I’m sure she’s in the top 1% of directors with the highest Average ROI. Plus, who wouldn’t want to work with Queen Bey?
 

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Note: Beyoncé is a singer, songwriter, and actress, but not a movie director.
 

September 4, 1981.
 

Houston, Texas.
 

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Average ROI: -20%
ROI Rank: 815
 
Well, Bo Welch may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 50% of directors with a 58% ROI. Keep climbing that ladder, Bo!
 

Bo Welch is an American production designer and director. He is best known for his work on films such as Edward Scissorhands, Men in Black, and The Cat in the Hat. Welch has also directed episodes of television shows such as The Tick and A Series of Unfortunate Events.
 

July 29, 1951
 

Bo Welch was born in Yardley, Pennsylvania.
 

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Average ROI: 688%
ROI Rank: 27
 
Bradley Cooper may be ranked 27th in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with an A-List status, he’s still in the top 1.5% of directors. Looks like he’s not just a pretty face, he’s got some serious directing chops too!
 

Bradley Cooper is an American actor and filmmaker. He was born on January 5, 1975, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cooper began his acting career in the late 1990s and gained recognition for his roles in the films “The Hangover,” “Silver Linings Playbook,” and “American Sniper.” In addition to acting, Cooper has also directed several films, including “A Star is Born” and “Joker.” He has been nominated for numerous awards, including four Academy Awards, and has won several, including a Grammy Award.
 

January 5, 1975.
 

Bradley Cooper was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
 

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Average ROI: 71%
ROI Rank: 581
 
Brian Robbins may not be in the top 10% of directors in terms of ROI, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. He’s like the middle child of the B-List directors, sitting comfortably at 581 out of nearly 2,000. Keep on truckin’, Brian!
 

Brian Robbins is an American movie director, producer, and actor. He was born on November 22, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York. Robbins started his career as an actor in the 1980s, appearing in TV shows like “Head of the Class” and “Growing Pains.” He later transitioned to directing and producing, working on popular TV shows like “All That,” “Kenan & Kel,” and “The Amanda Show.” Robbins has also directed several movies, including “Varsity Blues,” “Hardball,” and “Norbit.” He is the co-founder of AwesomenessTV, a digital media company that produces content for young audiences.
 

July 21, 1963
 

Brian Robbins was born in Brooklyn, New York.
 

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Average ROI: 104%
ROI Rank: 494
 
Well, Cameron Crowe may not be in the top 10% of directors in terms of ROI, 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?
 

Cameron Crowe is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on July 13, 1957, in Palm Springs, California. Crowe began his career as a writer for Rolling Stone magazine, where he wrote about music and popular culture. He later transitioned to filmmaking, directing and writing several critically acclaimed movies, including “Say Anything,” “Jerry Maguire,” and “Almost Famous.” Crowe is known for his ability to capture the essence of youth culture and his use of music in his films. He has been nominated for several Academy Awards and has won numerous awards for his work in the film industry.
 

July 12, 1957
 

Cameron Crowe was born in Palm Springs, California.
 

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Average ROI: -21%
ROI Rank: 816
 
Well, Cate Shortland may be on the C-List, but at least she’s in the top 50% of directors with a solid 41% Average ROI. That’s better than being in the bottom 50% and having to resort to directing infomercials for the Shake Weight.
 

Cate Shortland is an Australian film director and screenwriter. She is best known for her work on the films “Somersault” (2004), “Lore” (2012), and “Berlin Syndrome” (2017). Shortland has also directed episodes of the television series “The Secret Life of Us” and “SMILF”. She is known for her visually stunning and emotionally complex storytelling.
 

November 10, 1968.
 

Cate Shortland was born in Temora, New South Wales, Australia.
 

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Average ROI: -53%
ROI Rank: 898
 
Well, Charles Ferguson may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. Let’s just say he’s comfortably mediocre at 45% ROI and a solid member of the C-List club.
 

Charles Ferguson is an American documentary filmmaker, writer, and political activist. He is best known for his Academy Award-winning documentary “Inside Job” (2010), which explores the 2008 financial crisis. He has also directed documentaries such as “No End in Sight” (2007) and “Time to Choose” (2015), which focus on political and environmental issues. Ferguson has a PhD in political science from MIT and has worked as a technology entrepreneur and consultant.
 

June 23, 1955
 

Charles Ferguson was born in San Francisco, California.
 

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