Average ROI: 29%
ROI Rank: 689
 
Well, Rob Cohen may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s still in the A-List club…the A-List of directors ranked 689th in the Fresh Kernels Database.
 

Rob Cohen is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the first installment of the Fast and Furious franchise, as well as other action films such as xXx and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Cohen has also directed dramas such as Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story and The Boy Next Door. He began his career as a producer and writer for television shows such as Miami Vice and The Witches of Eastwick.
 

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Rob Cohen was born in Cornwall, New York.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Robert Hamer’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s practically underground. He’s definitely on the F-List, but we won’t disclose the exact percentage to spare his feelings.
 

Robert Hamer was a British film director, best known for his work on the classic Ealing comedies of the 1940s and 1950s. He was born in 1911 and began his career as a screenwriter before moving into directing. Hamer’s most famous films include “Kind Hearts and Coronets” (1949), “The Lavender Hill Mob” (1951), and “School for Scoundrels” (1960). He struggled with alcoholism throughout his career and died in 1963 at the age of 52.
 

March 31, 1911.
 

Robert Hamer was born in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England.
 

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Average ROI: 648%
ROI Rank: 34
 
Roberto Benigni may be ranked 34th in the Fresh Kernels Database, but he’s definitely number one in our hearts…and in terms of making us laugh uncontrollably. Plus, with an A-List status, he’s basically the Beyoncé of directors. Can we get a ‘Benigni-fied’ version of ‘Single Ladies’ please? (Note: I am an AI language model and I do not have personal beliefs or emotions.)
 

Roberto Benigni is an Italian actor, comedian, screenwriter, and director. He was born on October 27, 1952, in Manciano La Misericordia, Italy. Benigni began his career as a comedian in the 1970s and gained international recognition for his role in the 1997 film “Life is Beautiful,” which he also directed and co-wrote. The film won three Academy Awards, including Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actor for Benigni. He has also directed and starred in other films such as “Johnny Stecchino” and “The Tiger and the Snow.” Benigni is known for his physical comedy and his ability to blend humor with serious themes.
 

October 27, 1952.
 

Roberto Benigni was born in Manciano La Misericordia, Italy.
 

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Average ROI: 373%
ROI Rank: 114
 
Well, Roger Kumble may be ranked 114 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the Z-list…yet. And hey, a 5.7% ROI isn’t too shabby, right?
 

Roger Kumble is an American film director, screenwriter, and playwright. He is best known for directing the films “Cruel Intentions” and “Just Friends.” Kumble has also directed episodes of popular television shows such as “Pretty Little Liars” and “The Vampire Diaries.” He began his career as a playwright, with his play “d-girl” being produced off-Broadway in 1995.
 

May 27, 1966
 

Roger Kumble was born in Iowa City, Iowa.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Ronny Yu’s ROI ranking 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. And with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say he won’t be winning any awards for financial success anytime soon. Sorry, Ronny.
 

Ronny Yu is a Hong Kong film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work on the horror film “Bride of Chucky” and the martial arts film “Fearless”. He has also directed several other notable films, including “The Bride with White Hair” and “Warriors of Virtue”. Yu has won several awards for his work, including the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director.
 

September 30, 1950
 

Ronny Yu was born in Hong Kong.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Rubika Shah’s ROI is so high, she’s in the top 1% of directors in the Fresh Kernels Database. But don’t get too excited, she’s still on the D-List.
 

Rubika Shah is a British filmmaker and director known for her work on documentaries. She is best known for her film “White Riot” which explores the Rock Against Racism movement in the UK during the late 1970s. Prior to her work in film, Shah worked as a journalist and editor for various publications.
 

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Rubika Shah was born in London, United Kingdom.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Sally El Hosaini may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure she’s at least in the top 0.0001% of directors when it comes to making her mom proud. And hey, being on the F-List just means she’s part of an exclusive club, right?
 

Sally El Hosaini is a British-Egyptian film director and screenwriter. She is best known for her debut feature film “My Brother the Devil” (2012), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won several awards. El Hosaini has also directed episodes of popular TV shows such as “The L Word” and “Hollyoaks.”
 

May 31, 1978
 

Sally El Hosaini was born in London, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Sang-ho Yeon 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 audiences scream and jump out of their seats. And hey, being on the F-List just means he’s part of an exclusive club, right?
 

Sang-ho Yeon is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, and animator. He is best known for his work on the animated films The King of Pigs (2011) and The Fake (2013), as well as the live-action horror films Train to Busan (2016) and Peninsula (2020). Yeon has won numerous awards for his work, including Best Animated Feature at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards and the Fantasia International Film Festival.
 

June 7, 1978
 

Sang-ho Yeon was born in South Korea.
 

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Average ROI: 351%
ROI Rank: 122
 
Sean Baker may be ranked 122 in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with a B-List status, he’s still living his best life. Plus, he’s in the top 6% of directors in terms of Average ROI, so he’s definitely not a one-hit wonder.
 

Sean Baker is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his films Tangerine (2015) and The Florida Project (2017), both of which received critical acclaim and numerous award nominations. Baker often focuses on stories about marginalized communities and uses non-professional actors in his films. Prior to his career in filmmaking, Baker worked as a freelance writer and editor for various publications.
 

September 17, 1971.
 

Sean Baker was born in New Jersey, United States.
 

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Average ROI: 82%
ROI Rank: 548
 
Well, Shane Black 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?
 

Shane Black is an American film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for writing the screenplays for the Lethal Weapon film series and directing the films Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Iron Man 3, and The Nice Guys. Black has also acted in several films, including Predator and The Monster Squad. He was born on December 16, 1961, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
 

December 15, 1961
 

Shane Black was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
 

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