Average ROI: 22%
ROI Rank: 708
 
Well, Stephen Gaghan may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s still on the A-List. And hey, 708 out of nearly 2,000 directors isn’t too shabby – that’s like, what, a solid 35%? Keep on truckin’, Gaghan.
 

Stephen Gaghan is an American screenwriter and director known for his work on films such as “Traffic,” “Syriana,” and “Gold.” He was born on May 6, 1965, in Louisville, Kentucky, and began his career as a writer for television shows such as “American Gothic” and “NYPD Blue.” Gaghan won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for “Traffic” in 2001 and has also been nominated for a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award. He has directed several films, including “Abandon,” “Syriana,” and “Gold.”
 

November 6, 1965.
 

Stephen Gaghan was born in Louisville, Kentucky.
 

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Average ROI: 62%
ROI Rank: 604
 
Steve Martino 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.
 

Steve Martino is an American film director known for his work in the animation industry. He has directed several successful animated films, including “Ice Age: Continental Drift” and “The Peanuts Movie.” Martino began his career as an animator and worked on several television shows before transitioning to feature films. He is known for his ability to bring beloved characters to life on the big screen and for his attention to detail in creating immersive worlds.
 

February 18, 1959
 

Steve Martino was born in Dayton, Ohio.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Sukumar’s ROI ranking 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. And with a status of F-List, it looks like he’s not even trying to find that needle. Sorry, Sukumar.
 

Sukumar is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Telugu cinema. He made his directorial debut with the film Arya in 2004, which was a commercial success and earned him critical acclaim. He has since directed several successful films, including Jagadam, 100% Love, and Rangasthalam. Sukumar is known for his unique storytelling style and his ability to create complex characters. He has won several awards for his work, including the Nandi Award for Best Director.
 

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The birthplace of Director Sukumar is Mattaparru, Andhra Pradesh, India.
 

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Average ROI: 72%
ROI Rank: 576
 
Well, Tamra Davis may be ranked 576 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but hey, at least they’re not on the Z-list! And with a solid ROI of [insert percentage], they’re definitely not a flop.
 

Tamra Davis is an American film director, known for her work on music videos, documentaries, and feature films. She has directed music videos for artists such as Sonic Youth, Depeche Mode, and Beastie Boys. Davis has also directed documentaries including “Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child” and “Billy Madison: The Making of a Movie Classic.” Her feature film credits include “CB4,” “Half Baked,” and “Crossroads.”
 

June 21, 1962
 

Tamra Davis was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: 49%
ROI Rank: 645
 
Well, Terry Zwigoff may not be in the top 10% of directors in terms of ROI, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. And hey, being on the B-List is still better than being on the C-List, right?
 

Terry Zwigoff is an American filmmaker known for his dark comedies and documentaries. He was born on May 18, 1949, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Zwigoff began his career as a cartoonist and later transitioned to filmmaking. He is best known for directing the films “Ghost World” (2001) and “Bad Santa” (2003). Zwigoff has also directed several documentaries, including “Crumb” (1994) and “Louie Bluie” (1985). He has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for “Crumb.”
 

March 17, 1949
 

Terry Zwigoff was born in Appleton, Wisconsin.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Tim Wardle may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s at least in the top 99.9% of directors in terms of ROI. And hey, being on the B-List isn’t so bad – it’s like being the second-best flavor of ice cream.
 

Tim Wardle is a British documentary filmmaker known for his work on the award-winning film “Three Identical Strangers” (2018). The film tells the story of triplets who were separated at birth and reunited as adults, only to discover a dark secret about their past. Prior to this, Wardle worked as a producer and director on various television programs and documentaries.
 

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The birthplace of Director Tim Wardle is London, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Tom Hunsinger’s Average ROI is so low, it’s like he’s playing limbo with the F-List status. We’re talking bottom 1% here, folks.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Tony Richardson’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if that haystack was made up of 1,999 other directors. And with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say he won’t be making any blockbuster hits anytime soon. Sorry, Tony.
 

Tony Richardson was a British film director and producer, born on June 5, 1928, in Shipley, Yorkshire, England. He is known for his work in the British New Wave movement of the 1950s and 1960s, with films such as “Look Back in Anger” (1959) and “A Taste of Honey” (1961). Richardson also directed the Academy Award-winning film “Tom Jones” (1963). He died on November 14, 1991, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 63.
 

June 4, 1928
 

Tony Richardson was born in Shipley, West Yorkshire, England.
 

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Average ROI: 525%
ROI Rank: 58
 
Well, Victor Fleming may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 3% of directors in terms of ROI. I guess he’s not such a wizard after all, but he’s definitely not a Munchkin either.
 

Victor Fleming was an American film director, cinematographer, and producer. He is best known for directing some of the most iconic films in Hollywood history, including “Gone with the Wind” and “The Wizard of Oz.” Fleming began his career as a cinematographer in the silent film era before transitioning to directing in the 1930s. He won two Academy Awards for Best Director during his career. Fleming passed away in 1949 at the age of 59.
 

August 22, 1889
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say von Trotta’s ROI is so low, they might as well be directing traffic instead of movies. And with a status of F-List, it looks like they’ll be stuck at that intersection for a while. Sorry, von Trotta, maybe try your hand at something else?
 

Margarethe von Trotta is a German film director, screenwriter, and actress. She was born on February 21, 1942, in Berlin, Germany. Von Trotta is known for her feminist perspective and political themes in her films. She has directed over 20 films, including “The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum” and “Hannah Arendt.” Von Trotta has won numerous awards for her work, including the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Berlin International Film Festival.
 

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The birthplace of Director von Trotta is Berlin, Germany.
 

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