Average ROI: 44%
ROI Rank: 660
 
Well, Mike Leigh may not be in the top 10%, 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 or the D-List, right?
 

Mike Leigh is a British film director known for his realistic and character-driven films. He was born on February 20, 1943, in Salford, England. Leigh began his career in theater before transitioning to film in the 1970s. He is known for his improvisational approach to filmmaking, often working with actors to develop their characters and storylines. Some of his notable films include “Secrets & Lies,” “Vera Drake,” and “Happy-Go-Lucky.” Leigh has received numerous awards and nominations for his work, including seven Academy Award nominations.
 

February 20, 1943.
 

Mike Leigh was born in Salford, England.
 

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Average ROI: 252%
ROI Rank: 231
 
Well, Morris Engel may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 12% of directors in terms of Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. Keep climbing that ladder, Morris!
 

Morris Engel (1918-2005) was an American photographer and filmmaker. He is best known for co-directing and co-writing the influential independent film “Little Fugitive” (1953), which is considered a landmark in American independent cinema. Engel’s other notable films include “Lovers and Lollipops” (1956) and “Weddings and Babies” (1958). He was a pioneer of the “direct cinema” style of filmmaking, which emphasized naturalistic storytelling and the use of non-professional actors. Engel’s work has been praised for its realism and its ability to capture the everyday lives of ordinary people.
 

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Morris Engel was born in Brooklyn, New York.
 

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Average ROI: 246%
ROI Rank: 236
 
Well, Neil Burger may be ranked 236 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the Z-list with Tommy Wiseau. And hey, a 236 ranking means he’s in the top 12% – not too shabby for an F-Lister!
 

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March 18, 1963
 

Neil Burger was born in Greenwich, Connecticut.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Nicolás Onetti’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 and he was the only needle with a 0% ROI. Sorry, Nicolás, looks like you’re firmly on the F-List.
 

Nicolás Onetti is an Argentine film director, producer, and writer known for his work in the horror genre. He has directed several films including “What the Waters Left Behind,” “A Night of Horror: Nightmare Radio,” and “Abrakadabra.” Onetti is also the co-founder of the production company Black Mandala, which specializes in horror and genre films.
 

June 1, 1978
 

The birthplace of Director Nicolás Onetti is Argentina.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Norman Tokar’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 he won’t be directing any blockbusters anytime soon. Sorry, Norman.
 

Norman Tokar was an American film and television director, producer, and writer. He was born on November 25, 1919, in Newark, New Jersey, and passed away on April 6, 1979, in Santa Monica, California. Tokar directed several popular Disney films, including “The Apple Dumpling Gang” and “The Cat from Outer Space.” He also directed episodes of popular TV shows such as “Leave It to Beaver” and “Gilligan’s Island.”
 

October 21, 1919
 

Norman Tokar was born in Newark, New Jersey.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Otto Preminger’s ROI is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if that haystack had 1,999 other needles. Sorry Otto, looks like you’re firmly on the F-List.
 

Otto Preminger was an Austrian-American film director, producer, and actor. He was known for his work in film noir and epic films. Some of his notable films include “Laura,” “Anatomy of a Murder,” and “Exodus.” Preminger was also known for his controversial and boundary-pushing films, such as “The Moon is Blue,” which challenged the censorship standards of the time. He was nominated for three Academy Awards and received an honorary Oscar in 1986. Preminger passed away in 1986 at the age of 80.
 

December 5, 1905.
 

Otto Preminger was born in Wiznitz, Austria-Hungary (now known as Vyzhnytsia, Ukraine).
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Patrick Creadon may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s in the top 99.9% of directors…or at least that’s what his mom tells him. And with an A-List status, he’s probably feeling pretty good about himself regardless.
 

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Patrick Creadon was born in Chicago, Illinois.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Paul Sng’s Average 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 and he was the only needle with a 0% ROI. Sorry, Paul, looks like you’re firmly on the F-List.
 

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Average ROI: 124%
ROI Rank: 439
 
Well, Peter Sollett may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. With a rank of 439 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s like the middle child of the Fresh Kernels Database. And hey, being on the B-List isn’t so bad, it’s like being the second-best flavor of ice cream.
 

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Peter Sollett was born in Brooklyn, New York.
 

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