Average ROI: 167%
ROI Rank: 355
 
Well, Ben Younger may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. He’s like the middle child of the Fresh Kernels Database, with a solid B-List status to match.
 

Ben Younger is an American movie director, writer, and producer. He was born on October 7, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York. Younger is best known for his work on the films Boiler Room (2000), Prime (2005), and Bleed for This (2016). He studied at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts and began his career as a writer and director in the late 1990s. Younger has also worked on television shows such as The Get Down and Bull.
 

October 7, 1972.
 

Ben Younger was born in Brooklyn, New York.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Bill Guttentag’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 winning any Oscars anytime soon. Sorry, Bill.
 

Bill Guttentag is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He has directed several award-winning documentaries and feature films, including “Nanking,” “Soundtrack for a Revolution,” and “Knife Fight.” Guttentag has also won two Academy Awards for his documentary work. He is known for his socially conscious films that tackle important issues such as human rights, politics, and social justice.
 

June 21, 1957
 

Bill Guttentag was born in New York City.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Bob Giraldi’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’s safe to say he won’t be winning any awards anytime soon. Sorry, Bob.
 

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June 16, 1939
 

Bob Giraldi was born in Paterson, New Jersey.
 

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Average ROI: 109%
ROI Rank: 480
 
Well, Brett Leonard may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10%… oh wait, he’s actually in the bottom 25%. Looks like he’s living up to his F-List status!
 

Brett Leonard is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in the science fiction and horror genres, including the films “The Lawnmower Man” and “Virtuosity.” Leonard has also directed episodes of television shows such as “Haven” and “The Outer Limits.”
 

March 14, 1961.
 

Brett Leonard was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: -28%
ROI Rank: 837
 
Well, Bruce Hunt may be ranked 837 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.
 

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Bruce Hunt was born in Australia.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
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Carl Froelich was a German film director, producer, and actor. He was born on September 12, 1875, in Berlin, Germany, and began his career in the film industry in 1912. Froelich directed over 100 films during his career, including the 1927 silent film “The Love of Jeanne Ney.” He was also a prominent figure in the German film industry during the Nazi era, and his films often reflected the propaganda of the time. Froelich died on June 12, 1953, in Berlin, Germany.
 

June 11, 1875
 

Carl Froelich was born in Berlin, Germany.
 

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Average ROI: 221%
ROI Rank: 271
 
Well, Cecil B. DeMille may not be at the top of the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10%…oh wait, he’s actually in the F-List. Sorry, Cecil.
 

Cecil B. DeMille was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter who was known for his epic films and grandiose style. He was born on August 12, 1881, in Ashfield, Massachusetts, and began his career in the film industry in the early 1910s. DeMille directed over 70 films during his career, including classics such as “The Ten Commandments” and “Cleopatra.” He was also a founding member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. DeMille passed away on January 21, 1959, in Hollywood, California.
 

September 7, 1894
 

Cecil B. DeMille was born in Ashfield, Massachusetts.
 

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Average ROI: -56%
ROI Rank: 909
 
Well, Charles Shyer may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 50% of directors with a 909th rank and a decent average ROI. I guess he’s not quite a Spielberg, but he’s definitely not a Uwe Boll either.
 

Charles Shyer is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his work on romantic comedies such as “Father of the Bride” and “The Parent Trap.” Shyer has also worked on dramas such as “Irreconcilable Differences” and “Alfie.” He often collaborates with his wife, Nancy Meyers, who is also a filmmaker. Shyer’s career spans over four decades, and he has received numerous award nominations for his work.
 

March 10, 1941
 

The birthplace of Director Charles Shyer is Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: 451%
ROI Rank: 78
 
Well, Chris Noonan may be ranked 78th in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the F-List like some other directors. And hey, 78 out of nearly 2,000 is still in the top 4%! That’s like getting an A in a class with a crazy curve.
 

Chris Noonan is an Australian film director, best known for his work on the 1995 film “Babe,” which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. He also directed the 2006 film “Miss Potter,” starring Renee Zellweger. Noonan has worked primarily in the film industry, with a few television credits to his name.
 

November 13, 1952
 

Chris Noonan was born in Sydney, Australia.
 

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Average ROI: NA
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Well, let’s just say Christopher Alender’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 getting any calls from Hollywood anytime soon. Sorry, Christopher.
 

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The birthplace of Director Christopher Alender is Miami, Florida.
 

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