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Ingmar Bergman was a Swedish film director, screenwriter, and producer who is considered one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. He was born on July 14, 1918, in Uppsala, Sweden, and died on July 30, 2007, on the island of Fårö, Sweden. Bergman directed over 60 films and is known for his exploration of existential themes such as death, faith, and the human condition. Some of his most famous films include “The Seventh Seal,” “Wild Strawberries,” and “Persona.” Bergman received numerous awards throughout his career, including three Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film.
 

July 14, 1918.
 

Ingmar Bergman was born in Uppsala, Sweden.
 

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Well, let’s just say Jack Arnold’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 struggling directors.
 

Jack Arnold was an American film and television director, best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He directed several classic sci-fi films in the 1950s, including “It Came from Outer Space,” “Creature from the Black Lagoon,” and “The Incredible Shrinking Man.” Arnold also directed episodes of popular TV shows such as “Gilligan’s Island” and “The Brady Bunch.” He passed away in 1992 at the age of 75.
 

June 13, 1916
 

Jack Arnold was born in New Haven, Connecticut.
 

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Average ROI: 139%
ROI Rank: 407
 
Well, James Bobin may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. Let’s just say he’s comfortably mediocre at 407th place with an F-List status. Keep reaching for the stars, James!
 

James Bobin is a British film and television director, writer, and producer. He is best known for his work on the television series “The Muppets” and “Flight of the Conchords,” as well as for directing the films “The Muppets” and “Alice Through the Looking Glass.” Bobin has also worked on several other television shows, including “Da Ali G Show” and “The 11 O’Clock Show.”
 

January 23, 1972.
 

James Bobin was born in the United Kingdom.
 

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Well, James Napier Robertson may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s somewhere in the top 99.9%… of the C-List.
 

James Napier Robertson is a New Zealand film director, writer, and actor. He is best known for his work on the films “The Dark Horse” and “The Rehearsal”. Robertson began his career as an actor before transitioning to directing. He has won several awards for his work, including Best Director at the New Zealand Film Awards.
 

November 24, 1982.
 

James Napier Robertson was born in New Zealand.
 

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Well, let’s just say Janicza Bravo’s ROI is so fresh, it’s still in the produce section. But hey, at least they made it onto the C-List!
 

Janicza Bravo is a Puerto Rican-American filmmaker, writer, and actress. She is best known for directing the critically acclaimed film “Zola” (2020), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Bravo has also directed episodes of popular television shows such as “Atlanta” and “Master of None.” Prior to her career in filmmaking, Bravo worked as a costume designer and studied directing at the American Film Institute.
 

January 18, 1981.
 

Janicza Bravo was born in New York City.
 

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Average ROI: -32%
ROI Rank: 846
 
Well, Jean-Jacques Annaud may be ranked 846 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but hey, at least they’re not in the bottom 50%! And let’s be real, being on the F-List just means they’re part of an exclusive club of underdogs.
 

Jean-Jacques Annaud is a French film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on October 1, 1943, in Juvisy-sur-Orge, France. Annaud is best known for his films, including “The Name of the Rose,” “Seven Years in Tibet,” and “Enemy at the Gates.” He has won numerous awards for his work, including an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for “Black and White in Color” in 1977. Annaud is also a member of the French Academy of Fine Arts.
 

October 1, 1943.
 

Jean-Jacques Annaud was born in Juvisy-sur-Orge, France.
 

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Average ROI: -92%
ROI Rank: 1,009
 
Well, Jeffrey Blitz may not be in the top 50%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 50%…oh wait, he’s a C-List director? Nevermind.
 

Jeffrey Blitz is an American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the documentary Spellbound, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2003. He has also directed episodes of popular television shows such as The Office, Parks and Recreation, and The Mindy Project. Blitz has won several awards for his work, including an Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for The Office.
 

May 22, 1971
 

Jeffrey Blitz was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
 

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Average ROI: 181%
ROI Rank: 332
 
Well, Jerry Zucker may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s still in the A-List club. And hey, 332 out of nearly 2,000 directors isn’t too shabby – that’s like being in the top 17%!
 

Jerry Zucker is an American film director, producer, and writer. He is best known for co-directing the comedy films Airplane! and The Naked Gun, as well as producing the hit romantic comedy Ghost. Zucker has also directed other films such as Ruthless People, First Knight, and Rat Race. He has won several awards for his work in the film industry, including a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on the television series Brooklyn Bridge.
 

August 11, 1950.
 

Jerry Zucker was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
 

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Average ROI: 55%
ROI Rank: 622
 
Well, Joachim Trier may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. And hey, being a C-List director is still better than being a D-List celebrity, right?
 

Joachim Trier is a Norwegian film director known for his critically acclaimed films such as “Reprise,” “Oslo, August 31st,” and “Thelma.” He was born on March 1, 1974, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and grew up in Oslo, Norway. Trier studied film at the European Film College in Denmark and later at the National Film and Television School in the UK. He has won several awards for his work, including the Amanda Award for Best Director for “Oslo, August 31st” and the Nordic Council Film Prize for “Thelma.”
 

November 1, 1974.
 

Joachim Trier was born in Copenhagen, Denmark.
 

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Average ROI: 194%
ROI Rank: 319
 
Well, Joe Wright may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10%…oh wait, he’s actually in the F-List. Better luck next time, Joe!
 

Joe Wright is a British film director known for his work on films such as “Pride & Prejudice,” “Atonement,” and “Darkest Hour.” He was born on August 25, 1972, in London, England, and began his career in the film industry as a production assistant before moving on to directing. Wright has received numerous accolades for his work, including nominations for Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and BAFTA Awards. He is known for his visually stunning films and his ability to bring complex characters to life on screen.
 

August 25, 1972.
 

Joe Wright was born in London, England.
 

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