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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Potsy Ponciroli’s Average ROI is so low, they’re practically in the negatives. They might as well be on the Z-list instead of the F-list. Sorry, Potsy.
 

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Director Potsy Ponciroli was born in New York City.
 

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Average ROI: -69%
ROI Rank: 935
 
Well, Ralph Bakshi may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 50% of directors with a 935th ranking and a 67% ROI. Keep climbing that ladder, Ralph!
 

Ralph Bakshi is an American animator and director known for his work on animated films such as Fritz the Cat, Heavy Traffic, and The Lord of the Rings. He was born on October 29, 1938, in Haifa, Israel, and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. Bakshi began his career in animation in the 1960s, working for Terrytoons and eventually starting his own studio. He gained notoriety for his controversial and adult-oriented animated films in the 1970s, and continued to work in the industry throughout the following decades. Bakshi is considered a pioneer in the field of adult animation and has influenced many animators and filmmakers.
 

October 29, 1938.
 

Ralph Bakshi was born in Haifa, Israel.
 

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Average ROI: -50%
ROI Rank: 894
 
Well, Reinaldo Marcus Green may be ranked 894 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but hey, at least they’re not on the Z-list! And with a solid 45% ROI, they’re definitely not a total flop.
 

Reinaldo Marcus Green is an American film director and writer. He was born and raised in New York City and graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Green’s debut feature film, “Monsters and Men,” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018 and won the Special Jury Award for Outstanding First Feature. He has also directed episodes of popular TV shows such as “Top Boy” and “The Chi.” Green is known for his socially conscious storytelling and exploring themes of race, justice, and identity in his work.
 

March 13, 1981
 

The birthplace of Director Reinaldo Marcus Green is New York City.
 

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Average ROI: 198%
ROI Rank: 313
 
Well, Richard Linklater 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?
 

Richard Linklater is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on July 30, 1960, in Houston, Texas. Linklater is known for his unique style of filmmaking, which often explores the themes of time, memory, and identity. He gained critical acclaim for his films “Slacker” (1991), “Dazed and Confused” (1993), and the “Before” trilogy (1995-2013). Linklater has also directed the Academy Award-nominated films “Boyhood” (2014) and “Bernie” (2011). He continues to be a prominent figure in independent cinema.
 

July 30, 1960.
 

Richard Linklater was born in Houston, Texas.
 

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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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