Average ROI: 10%
ROI Rank: 748
 
Well, Mark Dindal 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.
 

Mark Dindal is an American film director, animator, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the Disney animated films “The Emperor’s New Groove” and “Chicken Little”. Dindal began his career as an animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios in the 1980s, working on films such as “The Little Mermaid” and “Aladdin”. He later transitioned to directing, and has also worked on television shows such as “The Simpsons” and “The Ren & Stimpy Show”.
 

March 8, 1960
 

Mark Dindal was born in Columbus, Ohio.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Martha Shane’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 getting any Oscar nominations anytime soon. Sorry, Martha.
 

Martha Shane is an American documentary filmmaker known for her work on the films “After Tiller” and “From This Day Forward.” She has also directed several short films and television documentaries.
 

June 14, 1983
 

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Average ROI: 201%
ROI Rank: 308
 
Well, Matt Ross may be a C-List director, but at least he’s in the top 16% of the Fresh Kernels Database in terms of ROI. That’s something, right?
 

Matt Ross is an American actor, writer, and director. He is best known for his role as Gavin Belson in the HBO series Silicon Valley. As a director, he has directed several independent films, including 28 Hotel Rooms and Captain Fantastic, which earned him critical acclaim and a nomination for Best Director at the 2017 Independent Spirit Awards.
 

October 2, 1969
 

Matt Ross was born in Greenwich, Connecticut.
 

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Average ROI: 174%
ROI Rank: 342
 
Well, Michael Bay may not be in the top 10% of directors in terms of Average ROI, but at least he’s still on the A-List. And hey, explosions are expensive!
 

Michael Bay is an American film director and producer known for his high-budget, action-packed films. He was born on February 17, 1965, in Los Angeles, California. Bay began his career in the film industry as a music video director before transitioning to feature films. He is best known for directing blockbuster hits such as Armageddon, Transformers, and Bad Boys. Bay’s films are known for their explosive action sequences, special effects, and fast-paced editing. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, his films have been commercially successful, grossing billions of dollars worldwide.
 

July 17, 1965.
 

Michael Bay was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: 379%
ROI Rank: 110
 
Well, Michael Moore may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s still on the A-List of directors. And let’s be real, his documentaries are worth more than their weight in gold…or Twinkies. (110th out of nearly 2,000 directors is roughly in the top 6%.)
 

Michael Moore is an American documentary filmmaker, author, and activist. He was born on April 23, 1954, in Flint, Michigan. Moore is best known for his documentaries that tackle social and political issues, such as “Bowling for Columbine,” “Fahrenheit 9/11,” and “Sicko.” He has won numerous awards for his work, including an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for “Bowling for Columbine.” Moore is also a bestselling author and has written several books, including “Stupid White Men” and “Dude, Where’s My Country?” He continues to be an outspoken critic of the American political system and is a frequent commentator on current events.
 

April 22, 1954
 

Michael Moore was born in Flint, Michigan.
 

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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Michel Debats may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with a B-List status, I’d say they’re probably somewhere in the top 50%…or at least in the top 50% of the B-Listers. #SorryNotSorryMichelDebats
 

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The birthplace of Director Michel Debats is unknown to me.
 

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Average ROI: -12%
ROI Rank: 795
 
Well, Mike Hodges may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 40% of directors in terms of ROI. That’s like getting a participation trophy at the Olympics.
 

Mike Hodges is a British film director, screenwriter, and playwright. He is best known for directing the cult classic crime film “Get Carter” (1971) starring Michael Caine. Hodges has also directed other notable films such as “Flash Gordon” (1980), “Croupier” (1998), and “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” (2003). He has also worked extensively in television, directing episodes of popular shows such as “The Bill” and “Red Dwarf”.
 

March 28, 1932
 

Mike Hodges was born in Bristol, England.
 

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Average ROI: 280%
ROI Rank: 201
 
Well, Morgan Neville may be a B-List director, but at least they’re in the top 11% of the Fresh Kernels Database in terms of ROI. That’s something to brag about at the next Hollywood mixer!
 

Morgan Neville is an American documentary filmmaker known for his work on films such as “20 Feet from Stardom” and “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” He has won numerous awards for his work, including an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2014. Neville is also the founder of Tremolo Productions, a production company focused on creating documentaries and non-fiction content.
 

July 4, 1967
 

Morgan Neville was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Natalie Morales may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure she’s at least in the top 99.9% of B-List directors. That’s gotta count for something, right? #WinningByDefault
 

Natalie Morales is an American actress, writer, and director. She is best known for her roles in the TV series “Parks and Recreation” and “The Grinder”. In 2020, she made her directorial debut with the film “Language Lessons”.
 

February 15, 1985.
 

Natalie Morales was born in Kendall, Florida.
 

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Average ROI: -74%
ROI Rank: 949
 
Well, Nick Cassavetes may be ranked 949 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but hey, at least he’s not in the bottom 1%! And let’s be real, being on the F-List just means he’s part of an exclusive club of underdogs who are bound to make a comeback…right?
 

Nick Cassavetes is an American filmmaker and actor known for directing films such as “The Notebook,” “Alpha Dog,” and “My Sister’s Keeper.” He was born on May 21, 1959, in New York City, to famous actor and director John Cassavetes and actress Gena Rowlands. Cassavetes began his career as an actor, appearing in several of his father’s films before transitioning to directing in the 1990s. He has also written and produced several films throughout his career.
 

May 21, 1959.
 

Nick Cassavetes was born in New York City, New York.
 

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