Average ROI: 219%
ROI Rank: 276
 
Tom Holland may not be in the top 10%, but with a rank of 276 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s definitely not stuck in director’s jail. Plus, being on the A-List means he’s got a pretty good shot at getting a green light for his next project…as long as it doesn’t involve spiders.
 

Tom Holland is a film director and screenwriter known for his work in the horror genre. He was born on July 11, 1943, in Poughkeepsie, New York. Holland began his career as an actor before transitioning to writing and directing. He is best known for directing the horror films “Fright Night” (1985) and “Child’s Play” (1988). Holland has also written and directed several other horror films, including “Psycho II” (1983) and “Thinner” (1996). He has won several awards for his work, including the Saturn Award for Best Director for “Fright Night.”
 

June 1, 1996.
 

Tom Holland was born in Kingston upon Thames, London, England.
 

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Average ROI: 142%
ROI Rank: 401
 
Well, Tony Gilroy may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s still on the A-List…of directors ranked 401-500.
 

Tony Gilroy is an American screenwriter and film director. He is best known for his work on the Bourne film series, as well as his directorial debut with the film Michael Clayton. Gilroy has also written and directed other films such as Duplicity and The Bourne Legacy. He has been nominated for several Academy Awards for his screenwriting work.
 

September 11, 1956.
 

Tony Gilroy was born in Manhattan, New York City.
 

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Average ROI: 47%
ROI Rank: 648
 
Well, Vernay may be a C-List director, but at least they’re in the top third of the Fresh Kernels Database with a 648th ranking and a respectable ROI percentage!
 

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The birthplace of Director Vernay is unknown to me.
 

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Average ROI: -63%
ROI Rank: 917
 
Well, at least Werner Herzog is in the top 50% of directors in terms of ROI, so he’s got that going for him. And hey, being on the B-List isn’t so bad, it’s like being the second-best flavor of ice cream.
 

Werner Herzog is a German film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is known for his unique and often unconventional approach to filmmaking, as well as his collaborations with actor Klaus Kinski. Some of his most notable films include “Aguirre, the Wrath of God,” “Fitzcarraldo,” and “Grizzly Man.” Herzog has won numerous awards throughout his career, including the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival and the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival.
 

September 5, 1942.
 

Werner Herzog was born in Munich, Germany.
 

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Average ROI: -13%
ROI Rank: 798
 
Well, Woo-Ping Yuen may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 40% of directors in terms of ROI. That’s something, right?
 

Woo-Ping Yuen is a renowned Hong Kong martial arts choreographer and film director. He has directed and choreographed action scenes for numerous films, including “Drunken Master,” “Iron Monkey,” and “Kill Bill: Vol. 2.” Yuen is known for his innovative and dynamic fight choreography, which has influenced many other filmmakers in the genre. He has won several awards for his work, including the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Action Choreography.
 

September 1, 1945.
 

Director Woo-Ping Yuen was born in Guangzhou, China.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Zana Briski’s ROI is so fresh, it’s still in the kernel! And with a C-List status, she’s definitely not popping off like the big shots. But hey, there’s always room for improvement, right?
 

Zana Briski is a British documentary filmmaker and photographer. She is best known for her Academy Award-winning documentary film “Born into Brothels” (2004), which she co-directed with Ross Kauffman. The film follows the lives of children of prostitutes in the red-light district of Kolkata, India, and their journey to escape poverty through photography. Briski has also directed several other documentaries, including “The Making of a New Empire” (1991) and “The War on Kids” (2009).
 

June 25, 1966.
 

Zana Briski was born in London, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Adam Elliot’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 he was the only needle. And with a status of F-List, it looks like he might need to start considering a career change. Sorry, Adam.
 

Adam Elliot is an Australian stop-motion animation filmmaker. He is best known for his Academy Award-winning short film “Harvie Krumpet” and his feature film “Mary and Max”. Elliot’s work often explores themes of mental health, disability, and social isolation. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his work in animation.
 

June 1, 1972
 

Adam Elliot was born in Berwick, Victoria, Australia.
 

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Average ROI: 97%
ROI Rank: 513
 
Well, Aki Kaurismäki may be a C-List director, but at least they’re in the top 30% of directors in terms of ROI according to Fresh Kernels. That’s something to be proud of, right?
 

Aki Kaurismäki is a Finnish film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his deadpan humor and minimalist style. He has directed numerous critically acclaimed films, including “The Match Factory Girl,” “Leningrad Cowboys Go America,” and “The Man Without a Past.” Kaurismäki has won numerous awards for his work, including the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.
 

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Aki Kaurismäki was born in Orimattila, Finland.
 

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Average ROI: -89%
ROI Rank: 999
 
Well, Alejandro Jodorowsky may be a C-List director, but at least he’s in the top 50% of the Fresh Kernels Database with a 50% ROI. That’s gotta count for something, right?
 

Alejandro Jodorowsky is a Chilean-French filmmaker, playwright, actor, author, and spiritual guru. He is best known for his avant-garde films, including “El Topo” and “The Holy Mountain,” which have gained a cult following. Jodorowsky’s work often explores themes of spirituality, mysticism, and surrealism. He has also written several books on tarot, psychotherapy, and spirituality. Jodorowsky continues to be a prominent figure in the world of art and spirituality.
 

February 6, 1929
 

Alejandro Jodorowsky was born in Tocopilla, Chile.
 

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