Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, David Wnendt may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure he’s at least in the top 99.9% of B-List directors. That’s gotta count for something, right? #WinningByDefault
 

David Wnendt is a German film director, born on August 3, 1977, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. He is best known for his work on the films “Wetlands” (2013) and “Look Who’s Back” (2015). Wnendt started his career as a journalist before transitioning to filmmaking. He has won several awards for his work, including the Bavarian Film Award for Best Director in 2013.
 

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David Wnendt was born in Braunschweig, Germany.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Delbert Mann’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, Delbert.
 

Delbert Mann was an American film and television director, born on January 30, 1920, in Lawrence, Kansas. He is best known for directing the films “Marty” (1955), which won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the Academy Award for Best Picture, and “Separate Tables” (1958), which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Director. Mann also directed numerous television shows, including episodes of “Playhouse 90” and “The Twilight Zone.” He passed away on November 11, 2007, in Los Angeles, California.
 

January 29, 1920
 

Delbert Mann was born in Lawrence, Kansas.
 

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Average ROI: 92%
ROI Rank: 524
 
Well, Don Bluth may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 30% of directors in terms of ROI. That’s something, right?
 

Don Bluth is an American animator, film director, and producer known for his work on animated films such as The Secret of NIMH, An American Tail, and The Land Before Time. He began his career at Walt Disney Productions, but left to start his own animation studio, Don Bluth Productions. Bluth’s films are known for their emotional depth and darker themes, and he is considered a pioneer in the animation industry.
 

September 13, 1937.
 

Don Bluth was born in El Paso, Texas.
 

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Average ROI: 52%
ROI Rank: 634
 
Well, Drew Goddard may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s still in the A-List club. And hey, being in the top 32% of nearly 2,000 directors is nothing to sneeze at. Keep on truckin’, Drew!
 

Drew Goddard is an American film and television writer, director, and producer. He is best known for his work on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Alias, and Lost, as well as the films Cloverfield, The Cabin in the Woods, and Bad Times at the El Royale. Goddard has been nominated for several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Martian.
 

February 26, 1975.
 

Director Drew Goddard was born in Houston, Texas.
 

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Average ROI: -83%
ROI Rank: 980
 
Well, Elaine May may not be in the top 50%, but at least she’s still on the A-List of directors. Keep on directing, Elaine, we’re rooting for you!
 

Elaine May is an American film director, screenwriter, and actress. She was born on April 21, 1932, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. May began her career in the 1950s as a comedian and improvisational performer, working alongside Mike Nichols. She later transitioned to writing and directing films, including “A New Leaf” (1971) and “The Heartbreak Kid” (1972). May has also worked as a screenwriter on several films, including “Heaven Can Wait” (1978) and “Tootsie” (1982). She has been nominated for several Academy Awards and has won numerous awards for her work in film and theater.
 

April 21, 1932.
 

Elaine May was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
 

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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Emil Ben-Shimon may not have a rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m pretty sure they’re in the F-List status. Maybe they should consider changing their name to Emil Ben-Shimoff to improve their ROI by at least 50%.
 

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The birthplace of Director Emil Ben-Shimon is Israel.
 

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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Ernst Lubitsch’s ROI is so high, it’s off the charts! He’s definitely in the top 1%… of the F-List.
 

Ernst Lubitsch was a German-American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was known for his sophisticated comedies and his use of subtle humor and innuendo. Lubitsch directed over 70 films in his career, including classics such as “To Be or Not to Be,” “Ninotchka,” and “The Shop Around the Corner.” He was also a pioneer in the use of sound in film and was awarded an honorary Academy Award in 1947 for his contributions to the industry. Lubitsch passed away in 1947 at the age of 55.
 

January 28, 1892.
 

Ernst Lubitsch was born in Berlin, Germany.
 

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Average ROI: -77%
ROI Rank: 958
 
Well, Fenton Bailey may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 50% of directors with a 958th ranking and a 42% ROI average. Keep climbing that ladder, Fenton!
 

Fenton Bailey is a British film director, producer, and writer. He is best known for his work on documentaries, including “Party Monster,” “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” and “Inside Deep Throat.” Bailey co-founded the production company World of Wonder with Randy Barbato in 1991.
 

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The birthplace of Director Fenton Bailey is London, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Francis Veber’s ROI is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if that haystack had 1,999 other needles. And with a status of F-List, it looks like he’s not even trying to find that needle anymore.
 

Francis Veber is a French film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his comedies, which often feature mistaken identities and misunderstandings. Some of his most popular films include “The Dinner Game,” “The Closet,” and “La Cage aux Folles.” Veber has won numerous awards for his work, including a César Award for Best Original Screenplay. He has also directed several American remakes of his films, including “The Birdcage” and “The Dinner Game.”
 

October 28, 1937.
 

The birthplace of Director Francis Veber is Neuilly-sur-Seine, France.
 

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