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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Daniel G. Karslake’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 the only needle. And to add insult to injury, he’s on the D-List. Ouch.
 

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The birthplace of Director Daniel G. Karslake is in the United States.
 

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Average ROI: -42%
ROI Rank: 866
 
Well, Darren Stein may be ranked 866 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the Z-list…yet.
 

Darren Stein is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing the cult classic teen comedy film “Jawbreaker” (1999) and the LGBTQ+ coming-of-age film “GBF” (2013). Stein has also directed episodes of popular television shows such as “Gossip Girl,” “2 Broke Girls,” and “Younger.”
 

July 24, 1971
 

Darren Stein was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: 270%
ROI Rank: 214
 
Well, David Leitch may be ranked 214 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the Z-list with Tommy Wiseau. And with an average ROI of 300%, he’s doing better than most of us in the stock market. #FListStatusGoals
 

David Leitch is an American film director, producer, and stunt performer. He is best known for co-directing the action films John Wick and Atomic Blonde, as well as directing Deadpool 2 and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. Prior to his directing career, Leitch worked as a stunt double for actors such as Brad Pitt and Jean-Claude Van Damme.
 

November 16, 1975.
 

David Leitch was born in Kohler, Wisconsin.
 

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Average ROI: 115%
ROI Rank: 459
 
Well, David Wain may be a B-List director, but he’s definitely an A+ in terms of ROI, coming in at a solid 77th percentile out of nearly 2,000 directors. Looks like he’s got the formula for success down pat!
 

David Wain is an American film director, writer, and actor. He is best known for his work on the sketch comedy series “The State” and for directing films such as “Wet Hot American Summer” and “Role Models.” Wain has also directed episodes of popular TV shows such as “Childrens Hospital” and “Fresh Off the Boat.”
 

March 1, 1969.
 

David Wain was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
 

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Average ROI: 106%
ROI Rank: 486
 
Del Toro may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s still part of the A-List club. And hey, being in the top 25% of nearly 2,000 directors is nothing to sneeze at. Unless you’re allergic to success, of course.
 

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 use of practical effects and prosthetics. He has also worked as a producer on several films, including “The Orphanage” and “Mama.” Del Toro is considered one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation, and has won numerous awards for his work.
 

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The birthplace of Director del Toro is Guadalajara, Mexico.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Dominik Moll’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%. And with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say he won’t be getting any calls from Hollywood anytime soon.
 

Dominik Moll is a French film director and screenwriter. He was born on May 7, 1962, in Bühl, Germany. Moll studied cinema at the Institut des hautes études cinématographiques (IDHEC) in Paris. He began his career as a director with the short film “Intérieur Café” in 1991. Moll’s feature film debut was “Harry, He’s Here to Help” in 2000, which won the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival. He has since directed several critically acclaimed films, including “Lemming” (2005) and “The Monk” (2011). Moll is known for his psychological thrillers and his ability to create suspenseful and atmospheric films.
 

January 6, 1962
 

Dominik Moll was born in Bühl, Germany.
 

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Average ROI: -28%
ROI Rank: 837
 
Well, Drew Barrymore may not be in the top 10%, but at least she’s still in the A-List club. And hey, 837 out of almost 2,000 directors isn’t too shabby – that’s like being in the top 42%!
 

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February 22, 1975.
 

Drew Barrymore was born in Culver City, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say that Ekwa Msangi’s ROI is so fresh, it’s still in the produce section. And with a status of F-List, they might want to consider changing their name to Ekwa McSpendy. But hey, we all have to start somewhere, right?
 

Ekwa Msangi is a Tanzanian-American filmmaker and director. She is best known for her award-winning short films and her feature film “Farewell Amor” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2020. Msangi’s work often explores themes of identity, culture, and family dynamics.
 

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The birthplace of Director Ekwa Msangi is Tanzania.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Emeric Pressburger’s ROI is so high, it’s off the charts! But don’t worry, he’s still on the D-List with the rest of us mortals.
 

Emeric Pressburger was a Hungarian-born British film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his collaborations with Michael Powell, with whom he co-directed and co-wrote several acclaimed films, including “The Red Shoes” and “Black Narcissus”. Pressburger’s work often explored themes of identity, displacement, and cultural conflict, and he was known for his innovative use of color and visual effects. He won several awards throughout his career, including an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for “The Red Shoes”. Pressburger passed away in 1988 at the age of 85.
 

December 5, 1902.
 

Emeric Pressburger was born in Miskolc, Hungary.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Erle C. Kenton’s rank in the Fresh Kernels Database is so low, it’s like trying to find Waldo in a sea of red and white stripes. Let’s just say he’s in the bottom 1% and his Status is F-List. Ouch.
 

Erle C. Kenton was an American film director and actor, born on August 1, 1896, in Norborne, Missouri. He began his career in the film industry as an actor in silent films before transitioning to directing in the 1920s. Kenton directed over 100 films throughout his career, including horror classics such as “Island of Lost Souls” (1932) and “The Ghost of Frankenstein” (1942). He also directed several comedies and westerns. Kenton passed away on January 28, 1980, in Glendale, California, at the age of 83.
 

October 31, 1896
 

Erle C. Kenton was born in Norborne, Missouri.
 

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