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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Jesse Moss may not be at the top of the Fresh Kernels Database in terms of Average ROI, but hey, at least they’re not in the bottom 1% like some other directors. And let’s not forget their prestigious C-List status.
 

Jesse Moss is an American documentary filmmaker known for his work on films such as “The Overnighters” and “Boys State”. He has won numerous awards for his work, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize. Moss is known for his ability to capture intimate and emotional moments on film, and his work often explores complex social and political issues.
 

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Jesse Moss was born in Vancouver, Canada.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Joaquín Cambre’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 missing needle. And with a Status of F-List, it looks like he might need a metal detector to find his way out. Sorry, Joaquín.
 

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The birthplace of Director Joaquín Cambre is Argentina.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Joel Crawford’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 directing any blockbusters anytime soon. Sorry, Joel.
 

Joel Crawford is an American animator and filmmaker. He is best known for directing the animated film “The Croods: A New Age” (2020). Prior to his work on “The Croods,” Crawford worked as a story artist on several DreamWorks Animation films, including “Kung Fu Panda” (2008) and “Trolls” (2016). He also directed the television special “Trolls Holiday” (2017).
 

July 6, 1971
 

The birthplace of Director Joel Crawford is Oklahoma, United States.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say John Ford’s ROI is so low, it’s like he’s directing movies for free. He’s definitely in the F-List status, and I’d say he’s in the bottom 1% of directors with a ROI of 0%. Sorry, John.
 

John Ford was an American film director known for his work in Westerns and war films. He directed over 140 films in his career, including classics such as “Stagecoach,” “The Searchers,” and “The Grapes of Wrath.” He won four Academy Awards for Best Director and is considered one of the greatest filmmakers in American cinema history. Ford passed away in 1973 at the age of 79.
 

July 13, 1894
 

John Ford was born in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
 

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Average ROI: 63%
ROI Rank: 603
 
Well, John McNaughton may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. With a rank of 603 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s like the B-List celebrity of the film world. Keep on truckin’, John!
 

John McNaughton is an American film director, known for his work in the horror and crime genres. He was born on January 13, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. McNaughton began his career as a filmmaker in the 1980s, directing several low-budget horror films. His breakthrough came in 1986 with the release of his film “Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer,” which received critical acclaim and has since become a cult classic. McNaughton has also directed episodes of popular television shows such as “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Masters of Horror.” He continues to work in the film industry today.
 

January 12, 1950
 

John McNaughton was born in Chicago, Illinois.
 

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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say John Suits is so far down the list of directors in terms of Average ROI that he’s practically in the negatives. And with a status of F-List, it looks like he’s not getting out of that hole anytime soon. Sorry, John.
 

John Suits is an American film director, producer, and writer. He is known for his work on science fiction and horror films, including “The Scribbler” (2014), “Pandemic” (2016), and “Breathless” (2020). Suits has also directed episodes of television shows such as “The Walking Dead” and “Siren”. He is the co-founder of the production company, The Exchange.
 

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John Suits was born in the United States.
 

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Average ROI: 54%
ROI Rank: 626
 
Jonathan Frakes may not be in the top 10% of directors in terms of ROI, but at least he’s still on the A-List and not directing infomercials for Snuggies.
 

Jonathan Frakes is an American actor and director best known for his role as Commander William T. Riker in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. He has also directed several episodes of the Star Trek franchise as well as other television shows such as Castle, Leverage, and NCIS: Los Angeles.
 

August 19, 1952.
 

Jonathan Frakes was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.
 

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Average ROI: 262%
ROI Rank: 223
 
Well, Joseph Kosinski may be ranked 223 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 223 ranking means they’re in the top 12% – not too shabby for an F-Lister!
 

Joseph Kosinski is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on May 3, 1974, in Iowa, USA. Kosinski is best known for directing the science fiction films “Tron: Legacy” (2010) and “Oblivion” (2013). He also directed the firefighter drama “Only the Brave” (2017) and the action-thriller “Top Gun: Maverick” (2021). Before becoming a filmmaker, Kosinski worked as an architect and graphic designer.
 

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Joseph Kosinski was born in Iowa, United States.
 

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Average ROI: 260%
ROI Rank: 226
 
Well, Judd Apatow may not be in the top 10% of directors in terms of ROI, but at least he’s still on the A-List. I mean, he’s not exactly a ‘Trainwreck’ when it comes to making movies. (Note: “Trainwreck” is a movie directed by Judd Apatow)
 

Judd Apatow is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work on comedy films such as “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” “Knocked Up,” and “This Is 40.” Apatow has also produced hit television shows like “Freaks and Geeks” and “Girls.” He has been nominated for numerous awards, including Emmys and Golden Globes, and has won several for his work in the entertainment industry.
 

December 6, 1967.
 

Judd Apatow was born in Flushing, Queens, New York City.
 

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Average ROI: 108%
ROI Rank: 482
 
Well, Jun Falkenstein may be on the F-List, but at least they’re in the top 25% of directors in terms of Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. That’s something, right?
 

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The birthplace of Director Jun Falkenstein is unknown to me.
 

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