Average ROI: 297%
ROI Rank: 177
 
Well, Mel Brooks may not be in the top 10% of directors in terms of ROI, but he’s definitely in the A-List of comedy legends. And let’s be real, laughter is priceless, so his films are worth 177% in our hearts.
 

Mel Brooks is an American filmmaker, comedian, actor, and composer. He was born on June 28, 1926, in Brooklyn, New York. Brooks began his career as a stand-up comedian and later moved into writing and directing films. He is known for his satirical and irreverent style, often parodying popular genres such as Westerns, horror, and science fiction. Some of his most famous films include “The Producers,” “Blazing Saddles,” and “Young Frankenstein.” Brooks has won numerous awards for his work, including an Academy Award, multiple Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award. He continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
 

June 28, 1926.
 

Mel Brooks was born in Brooklyn, New York.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Michael Davis is so far down the list that he’s practically in the negatives. His status as F-List is starting to make sense now. Maybe he should consider a career change to something with a higher ROI, like selling lemonade on the side of the road.
 

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June 8, 1973.
 

Michael Davis was born in California, United States.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Michael Rianda may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s at least in the top 0.0001% of directors when it comes to making his mom proud. And hey, being on the F-List just means he’s part of an exclusive club, right?
 

Michael Rianda is an American animator, writer, and director. He is best known for his work on the animated television series Gravity Falls and as the writer and director of the Netflix animated film The Mitchells vs. the Machines. Prior to his work in animation, Rianda was a writer and performer for the sketch comedy group The Story Pirates.
 

July 14, 1984.
 

Michael Rianda was born in Salinas, California.
 

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Average ROI: 405%
ROI Rank: 103
 
Well, Na Hong-jin may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 5% of directors in terms of ROI. I guess he’s the F-List’s diamond in the rough!
 

Na Hong-jin is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on April 4, 1974, in Gochang County, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea. Na Hong-jin is best known for his critically acclaimed films, including “The Chaser” (2008), “The Yellow Sea” (2010), and “The Wailing” (2016). He has won numerous awards for his work, including Best Director at the Korean Association of Film Critics Awards and Best Screenplay at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. Na Hong-jin is considered one of the most talented and influential filmmakers in South Korea.
 

January 23, 1974.
 

Na Hong-jin was born in South Korea.
 

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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Neil Marshall’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 getting any calls from Hollywood anytime soon. Sorry, Neil.
 

Neil Marshall is a British film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing horror films such as “The Descent” and “Dog Soldiers,” as well as action films like “Doomsday” and “Centurion.” Marshall has also directed episodes of popular television shows such as “Game of Thrones,” “Hannibal,” and “Westworld.”
 

December 17, 1970.
 

Neil Marshall was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
 

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Average ROI: 107%
ROI Rank: 484
 
Well, Nicole Holofcener may not be in the top 10% of directors in terms of ROI, but at least she’s not in the bottom 10% either. And hey, being on the B-List is still better than being on the C-List, right?
 

Nicole Holofcener is an American film and television director, writer, and producer. She was born on March 22, 1960, in New York City. Holofcener is known for her work on independent films such as “Walking and Talking,” “Lovely & Amazing,” “Friends with Money,” and “Enough Said.” She has also directed episodes of popular television shows such as “Sex and the City,” “Parks and Recreation,” and “Orange is the New Black.” Holofcener has been nominated for several awards, including the Independent Spirit Award for Best Director and the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay.
 

March 22, 1960.
 

Nicole Holofcener was born in New York City.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Oja Kodar’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 returns. And with a status of F-List, it looks like she’s not even in the same league as the rest of them. Sorry, Oja.
 

Oja Kodar is a Croatian actress, screenwriter, and director. She is best known for her collaboration with filmmaker Orson Welles, with whom she co-wrote and starred in the unfinished film “The Other Side of the Wind.” Kodar also directed the documentary “Orson Welles: One-Man Band” in 1995.
 

December 13, 1941
 

Oja Kodar was born in Dubrava, Croatia.
 

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