Average ROI: -5%
ROI Rank: 783
 
Well, Guillermo del Toro may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 40% of directors in terms of ROI. That’s gotta count for something, right?
 

Guillermo del Toro is a Mexican film director, screenwriter, producer, and novelist. He is best known for his work in the horror and fantasy genres, and has directed films such as “Pan’s Labyrinth,” “Hellboy,” and “The Shape of Water,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2018. Del Toro is known for his visually stunning and imaginative films, as well as his ability to blend genres and create unique and compelling stories.
 

October 9, 1964.
 

Guillermo del Toro was born in Guadalajara, Mexico.
 

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Average ROI: -67%
ROI Rank: 929
 
Well, Harold Becker may not be at the top of the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not bringing up the rear! With a rank of 929 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s sitting pretty at the 46.5% mark. And hey, being on the F-List isn’t so bad…it’s like being the cool kid in detention.
 

Harold Becker is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on September 25, 1928, in New York City. Becker began his career in the film industry as a documentary filmmaker before transitioning to feature films. He is best known for directing films such as “The Onion Field,” “Sea of Love,” and “Malice.” Becker has also directed episodes of popular television shows such as “Law & Order” and “The Practice.” He has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including a Golden Globe for Best Director for “The Onion Field.” Becker’s last film credit was in 2001 for the film “Domestic Disturbance.”
 

September 24, 1928
 

Harold Becker was born in New York City.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Hilary Brougher’s ROI is so fresh, it’s still in the kernel! And with an F-List status, it looks like they might need to butter up some investors for their next project.
 

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August 14, 1967
 

Hilary Brougher was born in Park City, Utah.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Ira Sachs is so far down the list, he’s practically in the negatives. But hey, at least he’s not on the Z-list…yet. #DListStruggles
 

Ira Sachs is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on November 19, 1965, in Memphis, Tennessee. Sachs is known for his independent films that explore themes of family, relationships, and sexuality. Some of his notable works include “Love is Strange,” “Keep the Lights On,” and “Forty Shades of Blue.” Sachs has received critical acclaim for his films and has been nominated for several awards, including the Independent Spirit Award for Best Director.
 

November 21, 1965.
 

Ira Sachs was born in Memphis, Tennessee.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Jackson Stewart’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 Spielberg anytime soon. Sorry, Jackson.
 

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Director Jackson Stewart was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, James Clavell may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m pretty sure he’s somewhere in the negative percentage range. Sorry, James, looks like you’re on the F-List.
 

James Clavell was a British-American novelist, screenwriter, director, and producer. He is best known for his epic novels such as “Shogun” and “Tai-Pan,” which were later adapted into successful television miniseries. Clavell also directed several films, including “To Sir, with Love” and “The Last Valley.” He passed away in 1994 at the age of 69.
 

September 10, 1924.
 

James Clavell was born in Sydney, Australia.
 

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

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The birthplace of Director James Spinney is unknown to me.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Januel Mercado’s Average ROI puts them in the top 0% of directors in the Fresh Kernels Database. But don’t worry, they’re still on the F-List.
 

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Average ROI: 290%
ROI Rank: 183
 
Well, Jean-Marc Vallée may be ranked 183 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least they’re not on the Z-list with Tommy Wiseau. And hey, a 9.3% ROI isn’t too shabby for an F-Lister!
 

Jean-Marc Vallée is a Canadian film director, screenwriter, and editor. He was born on March 9, 1963, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Vallée began his career in the film industry as an editor before transitioning to directing. He has directed several critically acclaimed films, including “C.R.A.Z.Y.” (2005), “Dallas Buyers Club” (2013), and “Wild” (2014). Vallée is known for his unique visual style and his ability to tell emotionally powerful stories. He has received numerous awards and nominations for his work, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Director for “Dallas Buyers Club.”
 

December 8, 1963
 

Jean-Marc Vallée was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Jehane Noujaim is somewhere in the top 99% of directors in terms of Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. But hey, being a C-List director isn’t so bad when you’re making bank!
 

Jehane Noujaim is an Egyptian-American documentary filmmaker known for her work on films such as “Control Room” and “The Square”. She was born on May 17, 1974, in Washington D.C. and grew up in Kuwait and Cairo. Noujaim studied at Harvard University, where she received a degree in visual and environmental studies. She has won numerous awards for her films, including an Emmy and a Peabody Award. Noujaim is known for her ability to capture complex political and social issues in her documentaries.
 

November 17, 1974.
 

Jehane Noujaim was born in Washington D.C.
 

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