Average ROI: 234%
ROI Rank: 255
 
Well, Franklin J. Schaffner may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 13% of directors in terms of Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. That’s something, right?
 

Franklin J. Schaffner was an American film and television director, best known for his work on the films “Planet of the Apes,” “Patton,” and “The Boys from Brazil.” He was born on May 30, 1920, in Tokyo, Japan, and died on July 2, 1989, in Santa Monica, California, USA. Schaffner began his career in television, directing episodes of popular shows such as “The Twilight Zone” and “The Naked City.” He later transitioned to film, earning critical acclaim for his work on “Patton,” which won seven Academy Awards, including Best Director. Schaffner’s other notable films include “Papillon,” “Islands in the Stream,” and “The War Lord.”
 

April 30, 1920.
 

Franklin J. Schaffner was born in Tokyo, Japan.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Gary Alazraki’s Average 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. Maybe he can start a support group with the other 1% of directors who are struggling to make a profit.
 

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Gary Alazraki was born in Mexico City, Mexico.
 

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Average ROI: 225%
ROI Rank: 269
 
Well, George Clooney may not be in the top 10% of directors in terms of Average ROI, but with a rank of 269 out of nearly 2,000, he’s definitely still an A-Lister in our book. Plus, he’s got that charming smile and salt-and-pepper hair, so who really cares about ROI anyway?
 

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May 6, 1961.
 

George Clooney was born in Lexington, Kentucky.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Gianfranco Rosi’s ROI is so fresh, it’s still in the garden. With a rank of NA and a status of F-List, it looks like this director has some work to do to climb the ladder of success. But hey, Rome wasn’t built in a day, right?
 

Gianfranco Rosi is an Italian film director known for his documentaries. He was born on September 30, 1964, in Asmara, Eritrea. Rosi studied at the Istituto di Stato per la Cinematografia e la Televisione Roberto Rossellini in Rome. He has directed several award-winning documentaries, including “Sacro GRA,” which won the Golden Lion at the 70th Venice International Film Festival, and “Fire at Sea,” which won the Golden Bear at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival. Rosi is known for his observational style and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects.
 

September 30, 1964.
 

Gianfranco Rosi was born in Asmara, Eritrea.
 

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Average ROI: 154%
ROI Rank: 377
 
Well, Greg Berlanti may be at 377 in the Fresh Kernels Database, but hey, at least he’s not in the bottom 10%! And let’s be real, being on the F-List just means he’s part of an exclusive club of directors who have made some questionable choices.
 

Greg Berlanti is an American television and film director, writer, and producer. He is best known for creating and producing several popular television series, including “Dawson’s Creek,” “Everwood,” “Brothers & Sisters,” “Arrow,” “The Flash,” “Supergirl,” and “Riverdale.” Berlanti has also directed and produced several films, including “Love, Simon” and “Life as We Know It.” He has won several awards for his work, including the GLAAD Media Award and the Critics’ Choice Television Award.
 

May 23, 1972
 

Greg Berlanti was born in Rye, New York.
 

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Average ROI: 137%
ROI Rank: 408
 
Well, Guy Hamilton may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 21% of directors in terms of Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. That’s something, right?
 

Guy Hamilton was a British film director known for his work on several James Bond films, including Goldfinger and Diamonds Are Forever. He also directed other notable films such as The Battle of Britain and Evil Under the Sun. Hamilton passed away in 2016 at the age of 93.
 

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Guy Hamilton was born in Paris, France.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say that Hassan Fazili’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 0% ROI. Sorry, Hassan, looks like you’re firmly on the F-List.
 

Hassan Fazili is an Afghan filmmaker known for his documentary films. He gained international recognition for his film “Midnight Traveler” which chronicles his family’s journey as refugees fleeing Afghanistan. Prior to his filmmaking career, Fazili worked as a journalist and radio producer in Afghanistan.
 

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The birthplace of Director Hassan Fazili is Kabul, Afghanistan.
 

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Average ROI: 192%
ROI Rank: 320
 
Well, Howard Deutch may not be in the top 10% of directors in terms of Average ROI, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10%… oh wait, his status is F-List. Nevermind.
 

Howard Deutch is an American film and television director. He was born on September 14, 1950, in New York City, USA. Deutch began his career as a director in the 1980s, directing music videos for artists such as Billy Joel and Billy Idol. He then moved on to direct feature films, including “Pretty in Pink” (1986), “The Great Outdoors” (1988), and “Grumpier Old Men” (1995). Deutch has also directed episodes of popular television shows such as “True Blood,” “Glee,” and “American Horror Story.”
 

September 13, 1950
 

Howard Deutch was born in New York City, New York.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Issa López’s ROI is so high, it’s off the charts! Or should I say, off the Fresh Kernels Database charts? And with a status of F-List, she’s definitely not on Hollywood’s A-List, but she’s making bank nonetheless.
 

Issa López is a Mexican film director, screenwriter, and novelist. She was born on February 4, 1971, in Mexico City, Mexico. López began her career as a writer, publishing several novels and short stories before transitioning to filmmaking. She has directed several critically acclaimed films, including “Casi Divas” (2008), “Efectos Secundarios” (2006), and “Tigers Are Not Afraid” (2017). López is known for her unique storytelling style, which often blends elements of horror, fantasy, and social commentary. She has won numerous awards for her work, including the Best Director award at the 2017 Fantastic Fest for “Tigers Are Not Afraid.”
 

June 3, 1971
 

The birthplace of Director Issa López is Mexico City, Mexico.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Jacques Cluzaud may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s somewhere in the top 99.9%… of the B-List.
 

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Jacques Cluzaud was born in France.
 

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