Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Béla Tarr’s ROI is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if that haystack was made up of 1,999 other directors and he was at the bottom 1%. Sorry, Béla, looks like you’re stuck on the D-List for now.
 

Béla Tarr is a Hungarian film director known for his unique and innovative approach to filmmaking. He has directed several critically acclaimed films, including “Satantango” and “Werckmeister Harmonies,” which have won numerous awards at international film festivals. Tarr is known for his long takes, minimalist style, and use of black and white cinematography. He retired from filmmaking in 2011 but remains a highly influential figure in the world of cinema.
 

July 21, 1955.
 

Béla Tarr was born in Pécs, Hungary.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Benoît Jacquot’s ROI is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if the haystack was made up of nearly 2,000 directors and he ranked in the bottom 1%. Sorry, Benoît, looks like you’re stuck on the F-List for now.
 

Benoît Jacquot is a French film director, born on February 5, 1947, in Paris, France. He has directed over 30 films, including “Farewell, My Queen,” “Three Hearts,” and “Diary of a Chambermaid.” Jacquot is known for his exploration of complex human relationships and his use of strong female characters in his films. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the César Award for Best Director in 1990 for “The Disenchanted.”
 

September 5, 1947.
 

Benoît Jacquot was born in Paris, France.
 

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Average ROI: -68%
ROI Rank: 931
 
Well, Billy Ray may not be at the top of the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not in the bottom 50%…oh wait, he’s actually in the F-List. Sorry, Billy.
 

Billy Ray is an American screenwriter, director, and producer. He was born on August 24, 1961, in Los Angeles, California. Ray began his career as a screenwriter, writing the screenplay for the 1994 film Color of Night. He went on to write and direct several successful films, including Shattered Glass, Breach, and Secret in Their Eyes. Ray has also worked extensively in television, serving as a writer and executive producer on shows such as The Hunger Games and 24. He has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for his work on Captain Phillips.
 

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Billy Ray was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
 

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Average ROI: -1%
ROI Rank: 774
 
Well, Bonnie Hunt may not be in the top 10%, but at least she’s not in the bottom 10% either. And hey, being an A-List director is still pretty impressive, even if it’s not quite A+ material.
 

Bonnie Hunt is an American actress, comedian, writer, and director. She was born on September 22, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois. Hunt began her career as a comedian and actress in the 1980s, appearing in various TV shows and films. She gained recognition for her role in the sitcom “Life with Bonnie,” which she also created and produced. Hunt has also directed several films, including “Return to Me” and “The Green Mile.” She has received multiple Emmy nominations for her work in television and has been recognized for her contributions to the entertainment industry.
 

September 22, 1961.
 

Bonnie Hunt was born in Chicago, Illinois.
 

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Average ROI: 17%
ROI Rank: 726
 
Well, Brian Helgeland may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. He’s like the middle child of the B-List directors, sitting comfortably at 726 with a respectable ROI average of [insert percentage here].
 

Brian Helgeland is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on January 17, 1961, in Providence, Rhode Island. Helgeland is best known for his work on the films L.A. Confidential, Mystic River, and A Knight’s Tale. He has also written and directed several other films, including Payback, 42, and Legend. Helgeland has won several awards for his work, including an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for L.A. Confidential.
 

November 17, 1961.
 

Brian Helgeland was born in Providence, Rhode Island.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Busby Berkeley’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 with better ROI. Sorry, Busby, looks like you’re firmly on the F-List with a 0% ranking.
 

Busby Berkeley was an American movie director and choreographer known for his elaborate and innovative musical numbers in Hollywood films during the 1930s. He was born on November 29, 1895, in Los Angeles, California, and began his career as a dance director on Broadway before transitioning to film. Berkeley’s signature style involved intricate geometric patterns and overhead shots of dancers, which became known as the “Berkeleyesque” style. Some of his most famous films include “42nd Street,” “Gold Diggers of 1933,” and “Footlight Parade.” Berkeley passed away on March 14, 1976, in Palm Springs, California.
 

November 28, 1895
 

Director Busby Berkeley was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Carlos López Estrada’s ROI is so high, he’s in the top 1% of directors…in the F-List.
 

Carlos López Estrada is a film director known for his work on the films Blindspotting (2018) and Summertime (2020). He was born in Mexico City and raised in Los Angeles. López Estrada studied film at Chapman University and began his career directing music videos and commercials. He gained critical acclaim for his feature film debut, Blindspotting, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018. López Estrada is known for his visually striking and socially conscious storytelling.
 

June 22, 1988.
 

Carlos López Estrada was born in Mexico City, Mexico.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Channing Godfrey Peoples is so far down the list of directors in terms of Average ROI that they might need a map and a compass to find their way back up. And with a Status of F-List, it looks like they’ll be camping out down there for a while. We’re talking a solid 99% below the top directors in the Fresh Kernels Database. Ouch.
 

Channing Godfrey Peoples is an American film director and screenwriter. She is best known for her debut feature film, “Miss Juneteenth,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2020. Prior to her career in filmmaking, Peoples worked as a writer and producer for television shows such as “Queen Sugar” and “The Walking Dead.” She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and currently resides in Los Angeles.
 

October 6, 1980
 

Channing Godfrey Peoples was born in Houston, Texas.
 

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Average ROI: -25%
ROI Rank: 829
 
Well, Chia-Liang Liu may not be in the top 10%, but at least they’re not in the bottom 10% either. And hey, being on the B-List is still better than being on the C-List, right?
 

Chia-Liang Liu was a Hong Kong film director, actor, and martial artist. He was born on August 1, 1936, in Guangdong, China, and passed away on June 25, 2013, in Hong Kong. Liu is best known for his work in the martial arts film genre, particularly his collaborations with actor and martial artist Gordon Liu. Some of his notable films include “The 36th Chamber of Shaolin,” “Eight Diagram Pole Fighter,” and “The Legend of Drunken Master.” Liu was also a member of the Shaw Brothers Studio, where he directed and acted in numerous films.
 

July 31, 1936
 

The birthplace of Director Chia-Liang Liu is Guangdong, China.
 

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Average ROI: 122%
ROI Rank: 444
 
Well, Chris Weitz may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 50% either. And hey, being an A-List director is still pretty impressive, even if you’re only in the 22% percentile.
 

Chris Weitz is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on November 30, 1969, in New York City, New York. Weitz is best known for directing the films “American Pie,” “The Golden Compass,” and “Twilight: New Moon.” He has also produced and written several other films, including “About a Boy” and “Cinderella.” Weitz has received numerous awards and nominations for his work in the film industry.
 

November 30, 1969.
 

Chris Weitz was born in New York City, USA.
 

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