Average ROI: 413%
ROI Rank: 96
 
Well, Greta Gerwig may be on the B-List, but with a 96th ranking and a 120% Average ROI, she’s definitely A-List in our hearts (and wallets).
 

Greta Gerwig is an American actress, writer, and director. She was born on August 4, 1983, in Sacramento, California. Gerwig began her career in independent films, including the mumblecore genre, before gaining mainstream success with her roles in films such as Frances Ha and Lady Bird. In 2017, she made her directorial debut with Lady Bird, which earned critical acclaim and several award nominations. Gerwig is known for her naturalistic and authentic approach to storytelling, often drawing from her own experiences.
 

August 4, 1983.
 

Greta Gerwig was born in Sacramento, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Hannes Holm may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s at least in the top 0.0001% of directors when it comes to making his mom proud. And hey, being on the F-List just means he’s in good company with all the other directors who haven’t quite hit it big yet.
 

Hannes Holm is a Swedish film director, screenwriter, and actor. He was born on April 26, 1962, in Sweden. Holm is best known for directing the critically acclaimed film “A Man Called Ove” (2015), which was nominated for two Academy Awards. He has also directed several other successful films, including “Behind Blue Skies” (2010) and “The Reunion” (2013). Holm has won numerous awards for his work, including the Guldbagge Award for Best Director.
 

August 25, 1962
 

Hannes Holm was born in Sweden.
 

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Average ROI: -43%
ROI Rank: 869
 
Well, Henry Bean may be a C-List director, but at least he’s in the top 50% of the Fresh Kernels Database with an ROI rank of 869 out of nearly 2,000 directors. That’s something, right?
 

Henry Bean is an American film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for his work on the films “The Believer” and “Noise.” Bean has also worked as a writer and producer for television shows such as “The Street” and “Damages.” He was born on December 9, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
 

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The birthplace of Director Henry Bean is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
 

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Average ROI: -75%
ROI Rank: 950
 
Well, Iain Softley may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 50% of directors with a 950 ranking. That’s like getting a C- in a class of 2,000 students. Not too shabby!
 

Iain Softley is a British film director, known for his work on films such as “Backbeat,” “Hackers,” and “K-PAX.” He was born on February 22, 1958, in Manchester, England. Softley began his career as a director in the 1990s, and has since directed a number of successful films. He is known for his ability to create visually stunning films with complex characters and intricate storylines. Softley continues to work in the film industry today, and is considered one of the most talented directors of his generation.
 

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Iain Softley was born in Manchester, England.
 

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Average ROI: 134%
ROI Rank: 414
 
Well, J. Hogan may not be at the top of the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least they’re not at the bottom! With a rank of 414 out of nearly 2,000 directors, they’re sitting pretty at the 21% mark. And with a Status of F-List, they’re definitely not getting any A-list treatment anytime soon.
 

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The birthplace of Director J. Hogan is currently unknown to me.
 

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Average ROI: 84%
ROI Rank: 540
 
Well, James Algar may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 30% of directors in terms of Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. That’s something, right?
 

James Algar (1912-1998) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his work with Walt Disney Productions, where he directed and co-directed several nature documentaries, including “The Living Desert” and “The Vanishing Prairie.” Algar also worked on several Disney animated films, including “Fantasia” and “Bambi.” He received two Academy Awards for his work on “The Living Desert” and “The Vanishing Prairie.”
 

September 10, 1912
 

James Algar was born in Modesto, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, James Marsh may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s somewhere in the top 99.9%… of the C-List directors.
 

James Marsh is a British film director known for his work in both documentary and narrative films. He was born on April 30, 1963, in Truro, Cornwall, England. Marsh began his career as a documentary filmmaker, winning an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2009 for his film “Man on Wire.” He has also directed several narrative films, including “The Theory of Everything” (2014), which earned him a nomination for Best Director at the Academy Awards. Other notable films directed by Marsh include “Project Nim” (2011) and “Shadow Dancer” (2012).
 

December 29, 1963
 

James Marsh was born in Truro, Cornwall, England.
 

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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Jane Pollard’s ROI is so low, she’s practically in the negatives. She’s definitely living up to her F-List status. Sorry, Jane.
 

Jane Pollard is a British film director and writer. She is best known for co-directing the documentary-drama film “20,000 Days on Earth” with Iain Forsyth, which follows a fictionalized day in the life of musician Nick Cave. Pollard has also directed music videos for artists such as Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Kylie Minogue, and The xx.
 

June 10, 1972
 

Jane Pollard was born in the United Kingdom.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Jean Renoir’s ROI is so low, it’s practically underground. He’s definitely not making the A-list anytime soon, but hey, at least he’s not alone in the C-list club.
 

Jean Renoir was a French film director, screenwriter, and actor. He was born on September 15, 1894, in Paris, France, and died on February 12, 1979, in Beverly Hills, California, USA. Renoir is considered one of the greatest filmmakers in the history of cinema, known for his humanistic approach to storytelling and his innovative use of camera techniques. Some of his most famous films include “Grand Illusion,” “The Rules of the Game,” and “La Bête Humaine.” Renoir’s work has had a significant influence on the development of modern cinema, and he is widely regarded as a master of the art form.
 

September 14, 1894
 

Jean Renoir was born in Paris, France.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Jeff Rowe may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s at least in the top 0.0001% of directors when it comes to making his mom proud. And hey, being on the F-List just means he’s got plenty of room for improvement, right?
 

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June 27, 1977
 

Jeff Rowe was born in the United States.
 

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