Average ROI: 8%
ROI Rank: 755
 
Well, Stephen J. Anderson may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 40% of directors in terms of Average ROI. That’s something, right?
 

Stephen J. Anderson is an American film director, animator, and voice actor. He is best known for directing the Disney animated films Meet the Robinsons and Winnie the Pooh. Anderson began his career at Disney in 1999 as an animator on Tarzan and has since worked on numerous other Disney films. He has also provided voice work for several animated projects, including The Emperor’s New Groove and Bolt.
 

February 5, 1970.
 

Stephen J. Anderson was born in Lynnwood, Washington.
 

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Average ROI: 89%
ROI Rank: 531
 
Well, Steve Purcell may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 30% of directors in terms of Average ROI. That’s something, right?
 

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August 28, 1961
 

Steve Purcell was born in Sammamish, Washington.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Susan Walter’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 she was the only needle missing. And to add insult to injury, she’s on the F-List. Ouch.
 

Susan Walter is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. She is best known for her work on the films “All I Wish” and “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar.” Prior to her career in film, Walter worked as a journalist and editor for publications such as Vogue and Allure. Unknown.
 

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Average ROI: 57%
ROI Rank: 616
 
Well, Taylor Hackford may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s still on the A-List… of directors ranked 616th in the Fresh Kernels Database.
 

Taylor Hackford is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on December 31, 1944, in Santa Barbara, California. Hackford began his career in the entertainment industry as a documentary filmmaker before transitioning to feature films. He has directed several critically acclaimed movies, including “An Officer and a Gentleman,” “Ray,” and “The Devil’s Advocate.” Hackford has also served as the president of the Directors Guild of America and has received numerous awards for his work in the film industry.
 

December 30, 1944
 

Taylor Hackford was born in Santa Barbara, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Thomas Kail’s Average ROI is so low, it’s like he’s directing movies for the enjoyment of his cat. And with a Status of F-List, it’s safe to say he’s not exactly the talk of the town in Hollywood. But hey, at least his cat is entertained.
 

Thomas Kail is an American film and theater director, best known for directing the hit Broadway musicals Hamilton and In the Heights. He has also directed several episodes of the television series Fosse/Verdon and the film adaptation of In the Heights. Kail has won several awards for his work, including a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for Hamilton.
 

January 30, 1978.
 

Thomas Kail was born in Alexandria, Virginia.
 

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Average ROI: 369%
ROI Rank: 116
 
Well, Tobe Hooper may not be in the top 5%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 50% either. And hey, with a rank of 116 out of nearly 2,000 directors, I’d say he’s definitely A-List in our hearts.
 

Tobe Hooper (1943-2017) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing the horror classic “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” (1974) and the supernatural thriller “Poltergeist” (1982). Hooper also directed several other horror films, including “Salem’s Lot” (1979), “The Funhouse” (1981), and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2” (1986). He continued to work in the horror genre throughout his career, directing films such as “The Mangler” (1995) and “Toolbox Murders” (2004). Hooper passed away in 2017 at the age of 74.
 

January 24, 1943
 

Tobe Hooper was born in Austin, Texas.
 

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Average ROI: 311%
ROI Rank: 157
 
Well, Tom Shadyac may be ranked 157th in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the F-List like some other directors. And hey, being in the top 10% isn’t too shabby!
 

Tom Shadyac is an American movie director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on December 11, 1958, in Virginia, USA. Shadyac is best known for directing popular comedy films such as Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Liar Liar, and Bruce Almighty. He has also directed documentaries such as I Am and Brian Banks. Shadyac has won several awards for his work, including a People’s Choice Award and a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award. In recent years, he has shifted his focus to philanthropy and environmental activism.
 

October 10, 1958
 

Tom Shadyac was born in Falls Church, Virginia.
 

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Average ROI: 54%
ROI Rank: 627
 
Well, Travis Knight may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. And with an A-List status, he’s still living the Hollywood dream!
 

Travis Knight is an American animator, film director, and producer. He is best known for his work as the lead animator for the stop-motion animation studio Laika, where he directed the films Kubo and the Two Strings and Bumblebee. Knight has also worked as a producer on several other Laika films, including Coraline and The Boxtrolls. Prior to his work in film, Knight was a rapper and skateboarder.
 

September 13, 1973.
 

Travis Knight was born in Hillsboro, Oregon.
 

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Average ROI: 103%
ROI Rank: 496
 
Vincent Paronnaud may be ranked 496 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least they’re not on the Z-list…yet. And hey, a 25% ROI isn’t too shabby!
 

Vincent Paronnaud is a French graphic novelist, screenwriter, and film director. He is best known for co-directing the animated film “Persepolis” with Marjane Satrapi, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2008. Paronnaud has also directed the films “Chicken with Plums” and “The Swallows of Kabul.”
 

February 2, 1970
 

Vincent Paronnaud was born in France.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Walt Becker’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, Walt.
 

Walt Becker is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the films “Van Wilder,” “Wild Hogs,” and “Old Dogs.” Becker began his career in the entertainment industry as a writer and producer for television shows such as “Glory Daze” and “The Trouble with Normal.” He made his feature film directorial debut with the 2002 comedy “Van Wilder.” Becker has also directed episodes of popular TV shows such as “Modern Family” and “The Office.”
 

April 15, 1968
 

Walt Becker was born in Hollywood, California.
 

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