Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Gary Graver’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. And with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say he won’t be making any blockbuster hits anytime soon. Sorry, Gary.
 

Gary Graver was an American film director, cinematographer, and screenwriter. He was known for his work in the horror genre, particularly his collaborations with filmmaker and actor Orson Welles. Graver directed over 70 films and worked on over 300 films in various capacities throughout his career. He passed away in 2006.
 

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Gary Graver was born in Portland, Oregon.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say George Dugdale’s Average ROI is so low, it’s like he’s competing in the “F-List Olympics” for worst directors. He’s probably in the bottom 1%…if he’s even on the list at all. Sorry, George.
 

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Average ROI: 16%
ROI Rank: 728
 
Well, Gil Junger may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. With a rank of 728 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s comfortably mediocre. And with a status of F-List, he’s definitely not getting any A’s for effort.
 

Gil Junger is an American film and television director, best known for directing the hit teen comedy film “10 Things I Hate About You” (1999). He has also directed episodes of popular TV shows such as “Friends,” “Ellen,” and “Dawson’s Creek.” Junger’s other film credits include “Black Knight” (2001) and “If Only” (2004).
 

November 6, 1954
 

The birthplace of Director Gil Junger is Wyckoff, New Jersey.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Gregg Araki’s ROI is like finding a needle in a haystack…if that haystack had 1,999 other needles. But hey, at least he’s not on the D-List!
 

Gregg Araki is an American independent filmmaker known for his provocative and edgy films that explore themes of sexuality, identity, and alienation. He was born on December 17, 1959, in Los Angeles, California, and studied film at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Araki gained critical acclaim for his early films, including “The Living End” (1992) and “Totally F***ed Up” (1993), which were part of the New Queer Cinema movement. He continued to push boundaries with films like “The Doom Generation” (1995) and “Nowhere” (1997), which explored the lives of disaffected youth. Araki has also directed television shows, including “Riverdale” and “13 Reasons Why.”
 

December 17, 1959.
 

Gregg Araki was born in Los Angeles, California.
 

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Average ROI: 273%
ROI Rank: 208
 
Well, Guy Ritchie may be a B-List director, but he’s definitely an A+ in terms of ROI, coming in at the top 10% with a rank of 208 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database. Looks like he’s got the magic touch, or maybe just a really good accountant.
 

Guy Ritchie is a British film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his crime and action films. He gained recognition with his debut film “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” in 1998, followed by “Snatch” in 2000. He has also directed films such as “Sherlock Holmes” (2009) and its sequel “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” (2011), “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” (2015), and “Aladdin” (2019). Ritchie has been married to Madonna and has five children.
 

September 10, 1968.
 

Guy Ritchie was born in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Heidi Ewing 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 C-List directors.
 

Heidi Ewing is an American documentary filmmaker known for her work on films such as “Jesus Camp” and “Detropia”. She was born on December 17, 1966, in Detroit, Michigan. Ewing attended the University of Michigan, where she studied film and video production. She co-founded the production company Loki Films with Rachel Grady in 2001. Ewing has received numerous awards for her work, including an Emmy for “The Boys of Baraka”. She continues to create thought-provoking documentaries that explore social and political issues.
 

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Heidi Ewing was born in Detroit, Michigan.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Hsiao-Hsien Hou’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s like trying to find Waldo in a sea of directors. And with a status of F-List, it’s safe to say he’s not exactly the life of the party in Hollywood. Maybe he should stick to directing indie films for the art, not the profit.
 

Hsiao-Hsien Hou is a Taiwanese film director known for his poetic and visually stunning films. He has won numerous awards at international film festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival. Some of his notable works include “A City of Sadness,” “The Puppetmaster,” and “Three Times.” Hou is considered one of the most important figures in the Taiwanese New Wave cinema movement.
 

April 7, 1947
 

The birthplace of Director Hsiao-Hsien Hou is Meixian, Guangdong, China.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, I can confidently say that Iuli Gerbase is in the top 0% of directors in the Fresh Kernels Database in terms of ROI. But hey, at least they made it onto the F-List!
 

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June 21, 1987
 

Iuli Gerbase was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, Jacques Perrin may not have a specific rank in the Fresh Kernels Database, but with a B-List status, I’d say he’s probably somewhere in the top 50%…or maybe the top 75% if we’re feeling generous. Either way, he’s definitely not in the bottom 10%…unless he directed “Gigli” or something.
 

Jacques Perrin is a French actor, producer, and director known for his work in the film industry. He was born on July 13, 1941, in Paris, France. Perrin began his career as an actor in the 1960s, appearing in several French films. In the 1970s, he transitioned to producing and directing, and has since worked on numerous acclaimed films, including “Microcosmos,” “Winged Migration,” and “Oceans.” Perrin is also known for his work in environmental activism, and has been involved in several conservation efforts.
 

July 12, 1941
 

Jacques Perrin was born in Paris, France.
 

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Average ROI: -54%
ROI Rank: 907
 
Well, James Gray may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. Let’s just say he’s comfortably mediocre at 45.35% ROI. Sorry, James, looks like you’re still on the C-List.
 

James Gray is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on April 14, 1969, in New York City. Gray is known for his work on films such as “The Yards,” “We Own the Night,” “Two Lovers,” “The Immigrant,” and “Ad Astra.” He has received critical acclaim for his films and has been nominated for several awards, including the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Gray is also a member of the board of directors for the Film Society of Lincoln Center.
 

April 14, 1969.
 

The birthplace of Director James Gray is New York City.
 

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