Average ROI: 352%
ROI Rank: 121
 
Well, Asghar Farhadi may be on the B-List, but with a ranking of 121 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s definitely more like an A-Lister in our book! And with an average ROI of 250%, he’s making bank while making us laugh and cry.
 

Asghar Farhadi is an Iranian film director, screenwriter and producer. He was born on May 7, 1972 in Khomeyni Shahr, Iran. Farhadi has directed several critically acclaimed films, including “A Separation” (2011), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and “The Salesman” (2016), which also won an Academy Award in the same category. He is known for his realistic and nuanced portrayals of Iranian society and culture. Farhadi has won numerous awards for his work, including the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival’s Best Screenplay Award.
 

June 7, 1972.
 

Asghar Farhadi was born in Khomeyni Shahr, Iran.
 

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Average ROI: 58%
ROI Rank: 615
 
Well, Barry Cook may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10%… oh wait, he’s on the F-List. Nevermind.
 

Barry Cook is a movie director known for his work on animated films such as “Mulan” and “Arthur Christmas.” He began his career as an animator at Disney in the 1980s and later transitioned to directing. Cook has received several awards for his work in animation, including an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for “Mulan.”
 

November 11, 1955
 

Barry Cook was born in the United States.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Ben Smallbone’s ROI is so low, he’s practically in the negatives. He’s definitely on the F-List, but hey, at least he’s not alone down there!
 

Ben Smallbone is an Australian-born film director and producer. He is best known for his work on the films “Priceless” and “Taken”. Smallbone has also directed music videos for popular Christian artists such as for King & Country and Casting Crowns. He is the brother of fellow filmmaker Joel Smallbone.
 

June 7, 1979
 

Ben Smallbone was born in Sydney, Australia.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say that Bharat Nalluri’s Average ROI is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if that haystack had 1,999 other needles. And with a Status of F-List, it looks like he’s going to need a bigger haystack.
 

Bharat Nalluri is a British film and television director, known for his work on popular TV shows such as “Life on Mars” and “Spooks”. He has also directed several feature films, including “Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day” and “The Man Who Invented Christmas”. Nalluri was born in India and raised in the UK, and began his career in the film industry as a visual effects artist before transitioning to directing.
 

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Bharat Nalluri was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
 

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Average ROI: 123%
ROI Rank: 440
 
Well, Boaz Yakin may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. And hey, being an A-List director is still pretty impressive, even if it’s not quite A+ material.
 

Boaz Yakin is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on June 20, 1966, in New York City. Yakin started his career as a screenwriter, penning the script for the hit movie “The Rookie” in 1990. He then went on to direct and produce several films, including “Fresh,” “Remember the Titans,” and “Safe.” Yakin is known for his gritty, realistic style and his ability to tell powerful stories that resonate with audiences. He has received critical acclaim for his work and has been nominated for several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
 

October 20, 1966.
 

Boaz Yakin was born in New York City, USA.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Brandon LaGanke’s ROI is so low, he’s practically in the negatives. He’s definitely on the F-List, but hey, at least he’s not alone down there! Maybe he can start a support group with the other 1% of directors who are struggling to make a profit.
 

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June 22, 1985.
 

Brandon LaGanke was born in New York, USA.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Bridget Savage Cole’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 she won’t be directing any blockbusters anytime soon. Sorry, Bridget.
 

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The birthplace of Director Bridget Savage Cole is unknown to me.
 

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Average ROI: 90%
ROI Rank: 528
 
Well, Campbell Scott may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. And with an A-List status, he’s probably too busy sipping martinis with George Clooney to care about his ROI ranking.
 

Campbell Scott is an American actor, director, and producer. He was born on July 19, 1961, in New York City, New York. Scott has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including “Singles,” “The Spanish Prisoner,” and “House of Cards.” He has also directed several films, including “Off the Map” and “Hamlet.” Scott has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including a Tony Award for his performance in “Long Day’s Journey Into Night.”
 

July 18, 1961
 

Campbell Scott was born in New York City, New York.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Catherine Breillat’s ROI 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 with better returns. And with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say she won’t be making any blockbuster hits anytime soon. Sorry, Catherine.
 

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July 12, 1948
 

Catherine Breillat was born in Bressuire, France.
 

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Average ROI: 551%
ROI Rank: 51
 
Well, Charles Herman-Wurmfeld may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 3% of directors in terms of Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. So, he’s got that going for him, which is nice.
 

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May 31, 1966
 

Charles Herman-Wurmfeld was born in New York City.
 

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