Average ROI: 125%
ROI Rank: 435
 
Well, Terry Gilliam 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 on the B-List is still better than being on the C-List, right?
 

Terry Gilliam is a British-American film director, animator, and actor. He is best known for his work as a member of the comedy troupe Monty Python and for directing films such as Brazil, The Fisher King, and 12 Monkeys. Gilliam’s films often feature surreal and fantastical elements, and he is known for his distinctive visual style. He has won numerous awards for his work, including a BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay for Brazil.
 

November 22, 1940.
 

Terry Gilliam was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Tim Russ is so far down the list that he’s practically in the negatives. His status as F-List is more like Z-List at this point. We’re talking a percentage so low, it’s almost impressive.
 

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March 21, 1956
 

Tim Russ was born in Washington, D.C.
 

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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 Leon’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s like trying to find Waldo in a sea of red and white stripes. And with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say he won’t be getting any Oscars anytime soon. Sorry, Adam.
 

Adam Leon is an American film director known for his work on the films “Gimme the Loot” and “Tramps”. He was born in New York City and attended NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Leon’s films have been praised for their authentic portrayal of New York City and their focus on young, diverse characters. He has also directed episodes of the TV series “The Get Down” and “Search Party”.
 

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Adam Leon was born in New York City.
 

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