Average ROI: -45%
ROI Rank: 876
 
Well, Benjamin Renner may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 50% of directors with a solid 44% ROI. That’s something, right?
 

Benjamin Renner is a French animator and director known for his work on the Academy Award-nominated animated film “Ernest & Celestine” (2012). He was born in 1983 in France and studied animation at the École Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs de Strasbourg. Renner has also directed the animated films “The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales” (2017) and “The Bears’ Famous Invasion of Sicily” (2019).
 

June 7, 1983.
 

The birthplace of Director Benjamin Renner is Nancy, France.
 

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

Bille August is a Danish film director known for his work on international films such as “Pelle the Conqueror” and “The House of the Spirits.” He has won numerous awards including the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
 

November 8, 1948
 

Bille August was born in Brede, Denmark.
 

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Average ROI: 945%
ROI Rank: 12
 
Well, Bobby Farrelly may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 1% of directors in terms of ROI. I guess he’s the king of the F-Listers!
 

Bobby Farrelly is an American movie director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for co-directing and co-writing several successful comedy films with his brother Peter Farrelly, including “Dumb and Dumber,” “There’s Something About Mary,” and “Kingpin.” The Farrelly brothers are known for their irreverent and often crude humor, and their films have been both critically acclaimed and commercially successful. Bobby Farrelly was born on June 17, 1958, in Cumberland, Rhode Island, and he attended Providence College.
 

June 16, 1958
 

Bobby Farrelly was born in Cumberland, Rhode Island.
 

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Average ROI: 54%
ROI Rank: 631
 
Well, Brian De Palma may not be in the top 10% of directors in terms of ROI, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10%…oh wait, he’s actually in the F-List. Sorry, Brian.
 

Brian De Palma is an American film director and screenwriter known for his suspenseful and often controversial films. He was born on September 11, 1940, in Newark, New Jersey. De Palma began his career in the 1960s making experimental films before transitioning to mainstream Hollywood movies in the 1970s. He is best known for directing films such as “Carrie,” “Scarface,” and “The Untouchables.” De Palma’s films often feature themes of violence, voyeurism, and sexuality. He has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his career, including several Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations.
 

September 11, 1940.
 

Brian De Palma was born in Newark, New Jersey.
 

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Average ROI: 88%
ROI Rank: 534
 
Well, Bryan Singer may be ranked 534 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not in the bottom 1%! And hey, being on the F-List just means he’s part of an exclusive club, right?
 

Bryan Singer is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the X-Men film series, The Usual Suspects, and Bohemian Rhapsody. Singer has also produced and written several films throughout his career. He has been nominated for several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Director for The Usual Suspects. However, Singer has also faced controversy and allegations of sexual misconduct.
 

September 17, 1965.
 

Bryan Singer was born in New York, United States.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Carl Theodor Dreyer’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 at the bottom 1%. Sorry, Carl, looks like you’re stuck on the F-List.
 

Carl Theodor Dreyer was a Danish film director born on February 3, 1889, in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is considered one of the most influential directors in the history of cinema, known for his innovative and unconventional approach to filmmaking. Dreyer’s films often dealt with themes of religion, death, and the human condition. Some of his most famous works include “The Passion of Joan of Arc” (1928), “Vampyr” (1932), and “Ordet” (1955). Dreyer passed away on March 20, 1968, in Copenhagen, Denmark.
 

February 2, 1889
 

Carl Theodor Dreyer was born in Copenhagen, Denmark.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Cesc Gay’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s practically underground. We’re talking single digits here, folks. And with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say he won’t be making any blockbuster hits anytime soon. Sorry, Cesc.
 

Cesc Gay is a Spanish film director, born on December 12, 1967, in Barcelona, Spain. He is known for his work in the Spanish film industry, having directed several critically acclaimed films such as “Truman” and “A Gun in Each Hand”. Gay has won numerous awards for his work, including several Goya Awards, Spain’s highest film honor. He is also a prolific writer, having written several screenplays for his own films as well as for other directors.
 

August 12, 1967.
 

The birthplace of Director Cesc Gay is Barcelona, Spain.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Charlie Siskel’s ROI is so low, it’s like trying to find Waldo in a sea of directors. He’s definitely on the F-List with a percentage that’s probably closer to zero than anything else. Sorry, Charlie.
 

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June 22, 1966
 

Charlie Siskel was born in Evanston, Illinois.
 

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Average ROI: 41%
ROI Rank: 666
 
Well, Chris Rock may be ranked 666 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with his A-List status, I’m sure he’s still feeling pretty devilish about his average ROI of 120%.
 

Chris Rock is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director. He was born on February 7, 1965, in Andrews, South Carolina. Rock began his career in stand-up comedy and gained national recognition as a cast member on Saturday Night Live in the early 1990s. He has since starred in numerous films and television shows, including The Chris Rock Show, Everybody Hates Chris, and Grown Ups. Rock has also directed several films, including Head of State and Top Five. He has won four Emmy Awards and three Grammy Awards for his work in comedy.
 

February 6, 1965
 

Chris Rock was born in Andrews, South Carolina.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Christopher K. Walker’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 with better ROI. And with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say he won’t be making any blockbuster hits anytime soon. Sorry, Chris.
 

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