Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Jim Cummings may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s at least in the top 1,000…or maybe the top 0.5% if he’s feeling particularly A-List today.
 

Jim Cummings is an American film director, producer, and voice actor. He is best known for his work on the animated television series “Darkwing Duck” and “The Lion King”. Cummings has also directed several independent films, including “Thunder Road” and “The Wolf of Snow Hollow”. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Grand Jury Prize at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival for “Thunder Road”.
 

November 2, 1952
 

Jim Cummings was born in Youngstown, Ohio.
 

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Average ROI: -43%
ROI Rank: 869
 
Well, Jodie Foster may not be in the top 10%, but at least she’s still in the A-List club. And hey, with an ROI of 869, that’s still better than my high school GPA.
 

Jodie Foster is an American actress, director, and producer. She began her career as a child actress and gained critical acclaim for her roles in films such as “Taxi Driver” and “The Silence of the Lambs.” Foster has also directed several films, including “Little Man Tate” and “The Beaver.” She has won numerous awards throughout her career, including two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards.
 

November 19, 1962.
 

Jodie Foster was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: 547%
ROI Rank: 54
 
Well, Joel Zwick may not be in the top 10% of directors in terms of ROI, but at least he’s not on the Z-list…yet.
 

Joel Zwick is an American film and television director, best known for directing the hit movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” He has also directed episodes of popular TV shows such as “Full House,” “Family Matters,” and “Laverne & Shirley.” Zwick has won several awards for his work, including a Directors Guild of America Award for his work on “Laverne & Shirley.”
 

October 10, 1942
 

Joel Zwick was born in Brooklyn, New York.
 

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Average ROI: 49%
ROI Rank: 643
 
Well, John Hamburg 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.
 

John Hamburg is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing the films “I Love You, Man” and “Along Came Polly.” Hamburg has also written screenplays for popular comedies such as “Meet the Parents” and “Zoolander.” He has worked with actors such as Ben Stiller, Paul Rudd, and Jennifer Aniston.
 

April 26, 1970.
 

John Hamburg was born in New York City, New York.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say John Mitchell’s ROI is so low, he’s practically in the negatives. He’s definitely on the F-List, but hey, at least he’s not alone down there!
 

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John Mitchell was born in the United States.
 

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Average ROI: -62%
ROI Rank: 916
 
Well, John Waters may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not drowning in the bottom 10% either. And hey, being a B-List director is still better than being a C-List celebrity!
 

John Waters is an American filmmaker, writer, and actor known for his cult classic films such as “Pink Flamingos,” “Hairspray,” and “Cry-Baby.” He was born on April 22, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland, and began making short films in the 1960s. Waters is known for his provocative and often controversial subject matter, as well as his unique visual style and use of music. He has been called the “Pope of Trash” and is considered a pioneer of the independent film movement.
 

April 22, 1946.
 

John Waters was born in Baltimore, Maryland.
 

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Average ROI: 279%
ROI Rank: 203
 
Well, Jonathan Lynn may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 10% of directors in terms of ROI. So, he’s like the cool kid in detention – still better off than the rest!
 

Jonathan Lynn is a British director, writer, and actor known for his work on the television series “Yes, Minister” and “Yes, Prime Minister,” as well as the films “My Cousin Vinny” and “The Whole Nine Yards.” He was born on April 3, 1947, in Bath, Somerset, England.
 

April 3, 1947.
 

Jonathan Lynn was born in Bath, Somerset, England.
 

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

Joseph Ruben is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on May 10, 1950, in Briarcliff Manor, New York. Ruben began his career in the film industry in the 1970s, directing low-budget horror films such as “The Sister-in-Law” and “It’s My Turn.” He gained critical acclaim in the 1980s with films like “The Stepfather” and “Dreamscape.” Ruben has also directed mainstream Hollywood films such as “Sleeping with the Enemy,” “Money Train,” and “The Forgotten.” He has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including a Primetime Emmy for his work on the television series “The Defenders.”
 

November 10, 1950.
 

Joseph Ruben was born in Briarcliff Manor, New York.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Jules Dassin’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 C-List status, it looks like he’s not exactly the cream of the crop. Sorry, Jules.
 

Jules Dassin was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on December 18, 1911, in Middletown, Connecticut, and died on March 31, 2008, in Athens, Greece. Dassin is best known for his work in film noir, including the classic films “The Naked City” and “Rififi.” He was also blacklisted during the McCarthy era and subsequently moved to Europe, where he continued to make films. Dassin was married to actress Melina Mercouri and directed her in several films.
 

December 18, 1911.
 

Jules Dassin was born in Middletown, Connecticut.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Justin Benson’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, Justin.
 

Justin Benson is an American film director, writer, and actor. He is best known for his work on horror and science fiction films, including “Resolution,” “Spring,” “The Endless,” and “Synchronic.” Benson often collaborates with fellow filmmaker Aaron Moorhead, and the two have been praised for their unique and innovative approach to genre filmmaking. Prior to his career in film, Benson worked as a freelance writer and editor.
 

April 9, 1983.
 

Justin Benson was born in San Diego, California.
 

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