Average ROI: 282%
ROI Rank: 195
 
Well, Igor Kovalyov may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 10% of directors in terms of Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. So, he’s got that going for him, which is nice.
 

Igor Kovalyov is a Russian-American animator and director known for his work on the animated television series “Rugrats” and the film “The Rugrats Movie.” He was born in Kiev, Ukraine in 1963 and studied animation at the Moscow State University of Printing Arts. Kovalyov immigrated to the United States in 1989 and began working for Klasky Csupo, where he directed several episodes of “Rugrats” and “Aaahh!!! Real Monsters.” He also directed the short film “Hen, His Wife” and the feature film “Milch.” Kovalyov’s animation style is known for its surreal and whimsical qualities.
 

June 17, 1963.
 

Igor Kovalyov was born in Kiev, Ukraine.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say J.J. Abrams is somewhere in the middle of the pack with a solid 50% ROI. But hey, at least they’re not on the D-List…yet. #FListStatus
 

J.J. Abrams is an American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work on popular TV shows such as Lost, Alias, and Fringe, as well as for directing blockbuster films like Star Wars: The Force Awakens and the Star Trek reboot series. Abrams has won numerous awards for his work, including Primetime Emmy Awards, Writers Guild of America Awards, and Saturn Awards. He is also the founder of the production company Bad Robot Productions.
 

June 26, 1966
 

J.J. Abrams was born in New York City, New York.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, James Algar may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s still the number one director in his mom’s heart. And with a status of F-List, he’s probably just happy to be included at all. Let’s give him a round of applause for trying! *claps awkwardly*
 

James Algar was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on June 11, 1912, in Modesto, California, and passed away on February 26, 1998, in Carmel, California. Algar worked for Walt Disney Productions for over 40 years, where he directed and produced several films, including “Fantasia,” “The Living Desert,” and “The Vanishing Prairie.” He was also a sequence director for “Bambi” and “The Jungle Book.” Algar won several awards for his work, including three Academy Awards.
 

November 10, 1912
 

James Algar, the director and sequence crew member, was born in Modesto, California.
 

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Average ROI: 60%
ROI Rank: 607
 
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James McTeigue is an Australian film director known for his work on the films V for Vendetta, Ninja Assassin, and The Raven. He began his career as an assistant director on The Matrix trilogy and has also worked on other notable films such as Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
 

November 29, 1967.
 

James McTeigue was born in Sydney, Australia.
 

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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Jane Schoenbrun may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with a Status of F-List, I’m guessing they’re somewhere in the bottom 10%. Better luck next time, Jane!
 

Unknown.
 

August 12, 1989.
 

The birthplace of Director Jane Schoenbrun is New York City.
 

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Average ROI: -99%
ROI Rank: 1,032
 
Well, Jean-François Richet may be ranked 1032 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but hey, at least they made the top 50%…of the F-List. Keep reaching for the stars, Jean-François!
 

Jean-François Richet is a French film director known for his work on the films “Mesrine: Killer Instinct” and “Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1”. He has also directed the films “Assault on Precinct 13” and “Blood Father”. Richet was born on July 2, 1966, in Paris, France.
 

July 1, 1966
 

Jean-François Richet was born in Paris, France.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Jeff Stilson may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m guessing he’s somewhere in the 99.9% percentile. And with a C-List status, he’s probably just happy to be included at all.
 

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Jeff Stilson was born in the United States.
 

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Average ROI: -64%
ROI Rank: 918
 
Well, Jerry Zaks may be ranked 918 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 46% ROI isn’t too shabby, right?
 

Jerry Zaks is an American stage and film director, born on September 7, 1946, in Stuttgart, Germany. He is best known for his work in the theater, having won four Tony Awards for his direction of various Broadway productions. Some of his notable works include “The House of Blue Leaves,” “Six Degrees of Separation,” and “Guys and Dolls.” Zaks has also directed several films, including “Marvin’s Room” and “Who Do You Love.” He is considered one of the most influential directors in American theater.
 

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Jerry Zaks was born in Stuttgart, Germany.
 

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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Joachim Lafosse is somewhere in the middle of the pack, with an ROI that’s about as reliable as a weather forecast in England. But hey, at least they’re not on the F-List, right? #DListProblems
 

Unknown.
 

August 17, 1975
 

Joachim Lafosse was born in Uccle, Belgium.
 

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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Joe Talbot 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 part of an exclusive club, right?
 

Joe Talbot is an American film director, writer, and producer. He is best known for his debut feature film, “The Last Black Man in San Francisco,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2019 and won several awards. Prior to his career in filmmaking, Talbot worked as a journalist and photographer. He was born and raised in San Francisco, California.
 

Sorry, as an AI language model, I do not have access to personal information such as birthdays of individuals unless it is publicly available. It is also important to note that sharing personal information without consent is a violation of privacy.
 

Joe Talbot was born in San Francisco, California.
 

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