Average ROI: 652%
ROI Rank: 33
 
Well, John Madden may be ranked 33 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the F-List. And hey, a 1.65% ROI isn’t too shabby…for a Madden game.
 

John Madden is a British film director, born on April 8, 1949. He is best known for directing the films “Shakespeare in Love” (1998), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture, and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011). Madden has also directed several television shows, including “Prime Suspect” and “Inspector Morse.” He began his career in the theater before transitioning to film and television.
 

April 7, 1949
 

John Madden was born in Portsmouth, England.
 

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Average ROI: 150%
ROI Rank: 388
 
Well, John Singleton may not be in the top 10%, but with a rank of 388 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s definitely not a Singleton in the film industry. Plus, being on the A-List is nothing to sneeze at!
 

John Singleton was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was best known for his debut film, “Boyz n the Hood,” which earned him Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Singleton went on to direct several other successful films, including “Poetic Justice,” “Higher Learning,” and “Shaft.” He also worked in television, directing episodes of shows such as “Empire” and “American Crime Story.” Singleton passed away in 2019 at the age of 51.
 

January 6, 1968.
 

John Singleton was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: 335%
ROI Rank: 133
 
Well, Jonathan Dayton may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10%…oh wait, nevermind, he’s on the F-List. Better luck next time, Jonathan!
 

Jonathan Dayton is an American film director, known for his work on the films “Little Miss Sunshine” and “Battle of the Sexes”. He was born on April 7, 1957, in Alameda County, California. Dayton began his career directing music videos for bands such as R.E.M. and Red Hot Chili Peppers before transitioning to feature films. He has been nominated for multiple awards, including an Academy Award for Best Picture for “Little Miss Sunshine”.
 

December 6, 1957
 

Jonathan Dayton was born in Morristown, New Jersey.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Joseph Dorman may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with a C-List status, I’m guessing he’s somewhere in the 50% range of ROI. Don’t worry Joseph, there’s always room for improvement!
 

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The birthplace of Director Joseph Dorman is New York City.
 

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Average ROI: 158%
ROI Rank: 367
 
Well, Joss Whedon may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s still part of the A-List club. And hey, 367 out of nearly 2,000 directors isn’t too shabby – that’s like being in the top 20%…right?
 

Joss Whedon is an American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for creating the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly, as well as directing the Marvel Cinematic Universe films The Avengers and Avengers: Age of Ultron. Whedon has also worked on various other projects, including the television series Dollhouse and the film Serenity. He is known for his witty and clever writing style, as well as his ability to create strong and complex female characters.
 

June 23, 1964.
 

Joss Whedon was born in New York City.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Julie Gavras may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure she’s at least in the top 99.9% of directors who have never made a movie with a talking animal. And with a Status of F-List, she’s probably not getting any calls from Hollywood anytime soon.
 

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Julie Gavras was born in Athens, Greece.
 

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Average ROI: 9%
ROI Rank: 750
 
Well, Kar-Wai Wong may be a C-List director, but at least he’s in the top 40% of the Fresh Kernels Database in terms of ROI. That’s something, right?
 

Kar-Wai Wong is a Hong Kong film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is known for his visually stunning and emotionally complex films, which often explore themes of love, loss, and identity. Some of his most acclaimed works include “Chungking Express,” “In the Mood for Love,” and “2046.” Wong has won numerous awards for his work, including the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival.
 

July 16, 1958
 

Kar-Wai Wong was born in Shanghai, China.
 

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Average ROI: 40%
ROI Rank: 669
 
Well, Kelly Fremon Craig may be on the F-List, but at least she’s in the top 35% of directors in terms of Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. That’s something, right?
 

Kelly Fremon Craig is an American film director, writer, and producer. She is best known for her directorial debut, the coming-of-age comedy-drama film “The Edge of Seventeen” (2016), which received critical acclaim and earned her a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature. Prior to her career in filmmaking, Craig worked as a screenwriter and producer for television shows such as “The United States of Tara” and “One Tree Hill.”
 

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The birthplace of Director Kelly Fremon Craig is Orange County, California.
 

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Average ROI: 28%
ROI Rank: 690
 
Well, Kevin Rodney Sullivan may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 35% of directors in terms of Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. Keep climbing that ladder, Kevin!
 

Kevin Rodney Sullivan is an American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on August 3, 1958, in San Francisco, California. Sullivan began his career as an actor before transitioning to directing. He is best known for directing the films “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” and “Barbershop 2: Back in Business,” as well as episodes of popular TV shows such as “Modern Family,” “This Is Us,” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” Sullivan has been nominated for several awards, including an Emmy for his work on “Modern Family.”
 

August 2, 1958
 

Kevin Rodney Sullivan was born in San Francisco, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Kirsten Johnson may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m pretty sure they’re in the top 0% of D-List directors!
 

Kirsten Johnson is an American documentary filmmaker and cinematographer. She has worked on numerous acclaimed documentaries, including “Citizenfour,” “The Invisible War,” and “Fahrenheit 9/11.” In 2016, she directed her first feature-length documentary, “Cameraperson,” which was widely praised for its innovative approach to storytelling. Johnson has also taught documentary filmmaking at various universities and film schools.
 

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Kirsten Johnson was born in the United States.
 

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