Average ROI: 129%
ROI Rank: 427
 
Well, Mike Nichols may be a B-List director, but with a ranking of 427 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s definitely in the top 22%…which is a lot better than my high school GPA.
 

Mike Nichols was an American film and theater director, producer, and actor. He was born on November 6, 1931, in Berlin, Germany, and died on November 19, 2014, in New York City, USA. Nichols is best known for his work on films such as “The Graduate,” “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?,” and “Working Girl.” He won numerous awards throughout his career, including an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, and multiple Tony Awards. Nichols was also a member of the EGOT club, having won all four major American entertainment awards.
 

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Mike Nichols was born in Berlin, Germany.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Muhammad Omar Faruk’s ROI is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if the haystack was made up of 2,000 directors and he was at the bottom 1%. Sorry, buddy, looks like you’re firmly on the F-List.
 

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The birthplace of Director Muhammad Omar Faruk is unknown to me.
 

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Average ROI: 282%
ROI Rank: 195
 
Well, Neil La may not be in the top 10%, but at least they’re not in the bottom 10%…oh wait, they’re on the F-List. Better luck next time, Neil!
 

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Average ROI: 234%
ROI Rank: 255
 
Well, Nicolas Winding Refn may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 13% of directors in terms of ROI. That’s like being the tallest dwarf in the room.
 

Nicolas Winding Refn is a Danish film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on September 29, 1970, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Refn is best known for his films Drive, Only God Forgives, and The Neon Demon. He has won several awards for his work, including the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival for Drive. Refn is known for his unique visual style and his use of violence in his films. He has also directed music videos for artists such as The Strokes and Madonna.
 

September 29, 1970.
 

Nicolas Winding Refn was born in Copenhagen, Denmark.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Ofir Raul Graizer’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 C-List status, it looks like they might need to stick to directing infomercials for the time being.
 

Ofir Raul Graizer is an Israeli film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his debut feature film “The Cakemaker” (2017), which premiered at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and won several awards at various film festivals around the world. Prior to his career in filmmaking, Graizer worked as a pastry chef in Berlin, which inspired the story of “The Cakemaker”.
 

June 21, 1971
 

The birthplace of Director Ofir Raul Graizer is Israel.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Pablo Trapero’s ROI is so fresh, it’s still in the produce section. And with an F-List status, it looks like he might need to add some seasoning to his films.
 

Pablo Trapero is an Argentine film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on October 4, 1971, in San justo, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is known for his work on films such as “El Clan,” “The White Elephant,” and “Carancho.” Trapero has won numerous awards for his work, including the Best Director award at the Venice Film Festival for “Leonera.” He is considered one of the most important figures in contemporary Argentine cinema.
 

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Pablo Trapero was born in San justo, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
 

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Average ROI: 566%
ROI Rank: 49
 
Well, Paul Brickman may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 3% of directors in terms of ROI. So, he’s got that going for him, which is nice.
 

Paul Brickman is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing the 1983 film “Risky Business,” which launched the career of Tom Cruise. Brickman also wrote and directed the films “Men Don’t Leave” (1990) and “The Saint of Fort Washington” (1993). He has not directed a feature film since 1993 and has remained relatively unknown in recent years.
 

November 17, 1949.
 

Paul Brickman was born in Chicago, Illinois.
 

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Average ROI: -71%
ROI Rank: 938
 
Well, Paul W. may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10%…oh wait, he’s on the F-List. Nevermind.
 

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Average ROI: 611%
ROI Rank: 38
 
Well, Peter Hedges may be on the B-List, but with a 38th place ranking and an average ROI of 250%, he’s definitely A-List in our hearts…or at least in the Fresh Kernels Database!
 

Peter Hedges is an American filmmaker, playwright, novelist, and screenwriter. He was born on July 6, 1962, in West Des Moines, Iowa. Hedges is best known for his work as a screenwriter on films such as “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” “About a Boy,” and “Dan in Real Life.” He has also directed several films, including “Pieces of April,” “Dan in Real Life,” and “The Odd Life of Timothy Green.” Hedges has received numerous awards and nominations for his work in film and theater.
 

July 5, 1962
 

Peter Hedges was born in West Des Moines, Iowa.
 

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Average ROI: 300%
ROI Rank: 176
 
Well, Peter Weir 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 with a 176th ranking and an F-List status. Keep trying, Peter!
 

Peter Weir is an Australian film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his work on films such as “Picnic at Hanging Rock,” “The Truman Show,” and “Dead Poets Society.” He has been nominated for six Academy Awards and has won numerous other awards throughout his career. Weir is known for his ability to create visually stunning films that explore complex themes and ideas. He has been a major influence on the Australian film industry and has helped to bring Australian cinema to a global audience.
 

August 21, 1944.
 

Peter Weir was born in Sydney, Australia.
 

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