Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Justin G. Dyck’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 the next blockbuster anytime soon. Sorry, Justin.
 

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June 22, 1985.
 

The birthplace of Director Justin G. Dyck is Canada.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Katherine Fairfax Wright’s ROI ranking 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 with a status of F-List, it looks like she’s not exactly the cream of the crop. Sorry, Katherine.
 

Katherine Fairfax Wright is an American film director, producer, and writer. She is best known for her work on the documentary film “Call Me Kuchu” which premiered at the 2012 Berlin International Film Festival and won numerous awards. Wright has also directed and produced several other documentaries, including “Behind the Curtain: Todrick Hall” and “Grit.” She is known for her focus on social justice issues and LGBTQ+ rights.
 

June 15, 1983
 

Katherine Fairfax Wright was born in the United States.
 

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Average ROI: 21%
ROI Rank: 715
 
Well, Kenneth Branagh may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s still on the A-List. And hey, 715 out of nearly 2,000 directors isn’t too shabby – that’s like, what, a solid 35%? Keep on directing, Ken!
 

Kenneth Branagh is a British actor, director, and producer known for his work in both film and theater. He was born on December 10, 1960, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Branagh began his career in theater, performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company and later founding his own theater company, the Renaissance Theatre Company. He made his directorial debut with the film “Henry V” in 1989, which earned him Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Actor. Branagh has since directed and acted in numerous films, including “Dead Again,” “Much Ado About Nothing,” “Hamlet,” and “Murder on the Orient Express.” He has also received critical acclaim for his work on stage, including his performances in “Hamlet” and “Macbeth.”
 

December 10, 1960.
 

Kenneth Branagh was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
 

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Average ROI: 275%
ROI Rank: 206
 
Well, Kimberly Peirce may be on the B-List, but at least she’s in the top 11% of directors in terms of ROI. That’s gotta count for something, right?
 

Kimberly Peirce is an American film director known for her work on the critically acclaimed films “Boys Don’t Cry” and “Stop-Loss.” She was born on September 8, 1967, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and attended the University of Chicago and Columbia University’s School of Arts. Peirce’s films often explore themes of gender identity, sexuality, and the military. She has also directed episodes of popular television shows such as “American Crime” and “I Love Dick.”
 

October 8, 1967.
 

Kimberly Peirce was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Kwon-taek Im’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 looks like he’s not even trying to find that needle.
 

Kwon-taek Im is a South Korean film director known for his prolific career spanning over five decades. He has directed over 100 films, including Sopyonje, which was selected as the Korean entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 64th Academy Awards. Im is considered one of the most important figures in Korean cinema and has received numerous awards for his work, including the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2005 Pusan International Film Festival.
 

April 29, 1946
 

Director Kwon-taek Im was born in Jangseong, South Korea.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say that Laurie Anderson’s ROI is so fresh, it’s still in the kernel! And with a D-List status, she’s definitely not popping off like the top directors in the database. But hey, there’s always room for improvement, right?
 

Laurie Anderson is an American artist, musician, and filmmaker. She is best known for her experimental music and multimedia performances. Anderson has released several albums and has collaborated with various artists throughout her career. She has also directed several films, including “Home of the Brave” and “Heart of a Dog.” Anderson’s work often explores themes of technology, language, and identity.
 

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Laurie Anderson was born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Leo McCarey’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s practically underground. He’s definitely on the F-List, with a percentage that’s probably closer to zero than anything else. Sorry, Leo.
 

Leo McCarey was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on October 3, 1898, in Los Angeles, California, and died on July 5, 1969, in Santa Monica, California. McCarey directed over 90 films during his career, including classics such as Duck Soup, The Awful Truth, and An Affair to Remember. He won three Academy Awards for Best Director, and his films were known for their humor, warmth, and emotional depth. McCarey was a major figure in Hollywood during the Golden Age of cinema and is considered one of the greatest directors of all time.
 

October 2, 1898
 

Leo McCarey was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Liz Garbus may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure she’s somewhere in the top 99.9%… of the D-List.
 

Liz Garbus is an American documentary filmmaker known for her work on films such as “What Happened, Miss Simone?” and “Bobby Fischer Against the World.” She has received numerous awards and nominations for her work, including multiple Emmy Awards and Academy Award nominations. Garbus is also a co-founder of the production company, Moxie Firecracker Films.
 

January 22, 1960
 

Liz Garbus was born in New York City.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Luciano Onetti’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 with a status of F-List, it looks like he’s not even a very sharp needle. Sorry, Luciano.
 

Unknown.
 

June 5, 1978
 

Luciano Onetti was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Maggie Gyllenhaal may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but I’m sure she’s at least in the top 1,000…or maybe the top 1%. And with her A-List status, she’s probably too busy sipping champagne and eating caviar to even care about her ROI.
 

Maggie Gyllenhaal is an American actress and producer, known for her work in films such as “Secretary,” “The Dark Knight,” and “Crazy Heart.” While she has directed a few short films, she is not primarily known as a movie director.
 

November 16, 1977.
 

Maggie Gyllenhaal was born in New York City, New York.
 

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