Mel Brooks

Best known as a Director based on credits in that role in 10 films, with $393,561,679 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #496)
Best-known technical roles: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (Story Creator), Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (Executive Producer), Blazing Saddles (Director), Blazing Saddles (Screenwriter), The Producers: The Movie Musical (Screenwriter)
Best-known acting roles: Melephant Brooks (Toy Story 4), Vlad (Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation), Vlad (Hotel Transylvania 2), Albert Einstein (Mr. Peabody & Sherman), Big Weld (Robots)
Most productive collaborators: Rob Minkoff, Elle Fanning, Eric Summer, Carlos Saldanha, Ewan McGregor
Born: June 28, 1926 (99 years old)
                                    

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Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorSupporting8$1,094,057,231$1,572,533,170$2,666,590,401
Inverviewee6$1,314,854$215,193$1,530,047
Leading3$49,175,909$0$49,175,909
Lead Ensemble Member2$166,319,495$132,436,259$298,755,754
Cameo1$76,657,000$0$76,657,000
(Unclassified)6$159,541,437$560$159,541,997
In Technical RolesDirector10$393,482,222$79,457$393,561,679
Screenwriter6$278,188,868$13,584,471$291,773,339
Producer4$54,982,097$0$54,982,097
Story Creator3$41,042,314$35,909,219$76,951,533
Executive Producer1$17,811,382$22,354,756$40,166,138
Character Creator1$14,662,035$0$14,662,035
Song Writer1$257,371$0$257,371

Career Trend

This graph shows Mel Brooks’s score on our annual analysis of leading stars at the box office. The Star Score represents points assigned to each of the leading stars of the top 100 movies (based on box office) in the current year and two preceding years. For appearing in the number one movie in a year a star gets 100 points, the number two movie 99 points and so on..

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 1,000 $215,495,404
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 601-700) 612 $1,547,065,926
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,626 $132,436,259
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 801-900) 834 $1,705,185,182
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,288 $347,931,663
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) 691 $3,252,251,108
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 253 $393,482,222
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,669 $17,811,382
Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,743 $54,982,097
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 491 $278,188,868
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,446 $41,042,314
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 10,601-10,700) 10,644 $79,457
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,198 $22,354,756
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,530 $13,584,471
Top Grossing Story Creator at the International Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,450 $35,909,219
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 401-500) 496 $393,561,679
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,525 $40,166,138
Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,536 $54,982,097
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,030 $291,773,339
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,436 $76,951,533

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Featured TV on DVD Review: Police Squad: The Complete Series

April 13th, 2020

Police Squad: The Complete Series

I got a screener this week. I didn’t think that would happen until the Covid-19 outbreak at least calmed down and since last week the Canadian government said restrictions could last until the end of June, I thought that would be a long wait. However, not only did I get a screener just before the weekend, it is for the Blu-ray release for Police Squad: The Complete Series. I already own the show on DVD, but is it worth getting on Blu-ray? More...

Home Market Releases for March 3rd, 2020

March 5th, 2020

Jojo Rabbit

It’s a terrible week on the home market with almost no prime new releases. In fact, if there weren’t a couple of late screeners to talk about and several secondary VOD titles, the main list would be very short. The week is so weak that Jojo Rabbit is really the only choice for Pick of the Week, even though it came out about a month ago. More...

Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: Hotel Transylvania 2

January 10th, 2016

Hotel Transylvania 2

Hotel Transylvania came out a few years ago. It cost $85 million to make, which is a lot of money by nearly every definition, but relatively cheap for a digitally animated film. The reviews were mixed, but it was a big financial hit. It came as no surprise that there was a sequel. Hotel Transylvania 2 did better than its predecessor in nearly every way, but it is still a second-tier digitally animated film. For a second-tier film like this to succeed, all it needs to do is entertain the kids while not making the parents want to flee the room right away. That's not a particularly high bar to set. Does this film manage to get above that bar? More...

2015 Preview: September

September 1st, 2015

Hotel Transylvania 2

As September begins, the box office is in a slump. August was terrible and only Straight Outta Compton escaped with its dignity intact. Fortunately, we expected August to be terrible, so the box office isn't any lower than anticipated. As for September, there are two wide releases expected to earn more than $100 million, which is better than most years. Those two films are Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials and Hotel Transylvania 2, both sequels. There are four other films that could become midlevel hits, so we have good depth as well. By comparison, last September there were also two $100 million hits, The Maze Runner and The Equalizer. However, there were only two midlevel hits, so it appears this year has better depth. Frankly, 2015 has such a large lead over 2014 that all it needs to do is maintain pace for the rest of the year to be considered a success. If September can help 2015 grow its lead, then the overall industry should be very happy. More...

Featured TV on DVD Review: Dora the Explorer: Dora in Wonderland

March 1st, 2014

It is been more than six months since I reviewed any Dora the Explorer, but this week Dora in Wonderland comes out on DVD. What episodes are found on the DVD and is it worth the asking price? More...

Featured Blu-ray Review: The Muppet Movie

August 11th, 2013

The Muppet Movie came out 34 years ago, which makes it a little strange they are releasing a 35th Anniversary edition Blu-ray this week. Then again, I'm glad I don't have to wait another year to get this movie on Blu-ray, because I loved it as a kid. Does it still hold up decades later? And is the Blu-ray worth picking up if you are a fan of the movie? More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for May 21st, 2013

May 23rd, 2013

It's an abridged list of DVD and Blu-ray releases report this week due to technical difficulties. The best selling new release of the week is True Blood: The Complete Fifth Season on Blu-ray Combo Pack, which is certainly worth owning for fans. However, the best releases are the Hayao Miyazaki Double-Shot, Howl's Moving Castle on Blu-ray Combo Pack and My Neighbor Totoro on Blu-ray Combo Pack. Most prefer the former, but I prefer the latter. More...

All Acting Credits



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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
2027Spaceballs 2 Yogurt
Mar 15, 2024Remembering Gene Wilder Himself $166,233$166,233
Jul 15, 2022Paws of Fury: The Lege… Shogun $17,811,382$22,354,756$40,166,138
Feb 18, 2022The Automat Himself $257,371$257,371
Jun 21, 2019Toy Story 4 Melephant Brooks $434,038,008$637,139,207$1,071,177,215
Jul 13, 2018Hotel Transylvania 3: … Vlad $167,500,092$359,861,622$527,361,714
Nov 24, 2017Bombshell: The Hedy La… Himself $820,300$215,193$1,035,493
Aug 25, 2017Ballerina Luteau $21,858,070$74,593,514$96,451,584
Apr 28, 2017Harold and Lillian: A … Himself
Mar 3, 2017The Last Laugh Himself
Jul 8, 2016Norman Lear: Just Anot… Himself $70,950$70,950
Sep 25, 2015Hotel Transylvania 2 Vlad $169,700,110$305,099,890$474,800,000
Mar 7, 2014Mr. Peabody & Sherman Albert Einstein $111,506,430$158,300,000$269,806,430
Mar 11, 2005Robots Big Weld $128,200,012$132,436,259$260,636,271
Dec 22, 1995Dracula: Dead and Lovi… Dr. Abraham Van H… $10,660,264$10,660,264
Aug 5, 1994The Little Rascals Mr. Welling $51,764,950$15,183,000$66,947,950
Jul 28, 1993Robin Hood: Men in Tights Rabbi Tuckman $35,699,287$560$35,699,847
Jul 26, 1991Life Stinks Goddard Bolt $3,832,400$3,832,400
Dec 14, 1990Look Who's Talking Too Mr. Toilet Man $46,614,448$46,614,448
Jun 24, 1987Spaceballs President Skroob/… $38,119,483$38,119,483
Dec 16, 1983To Be or Not to Be Frederick Bronski $13,030,214$13,030,214
Jun 12, 1981History of the World: … Various roles $31,672,000$31,672,000
Jun 22, 1979The Muppet Movie Himself $76,657,000$76,657,000
Dec 23, 1977High Anxiety Dr. Richard Harpo… $31,063,038$31,063,038
Jun 25, 1976Silent Movie Mel Funn $36,145,695$36,145,695
Feb 7, 1974Blazing Saddles Gov. William J. L… $119,878,189$1,181$119,879,370
 
Averages $67,263,736$155,016,835$141,402,222
Totals 26 $1,547,065,926$1,705,185,182$3,252,251,108


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
2027Spaceballs 2
Mar 11, 2005Robots $36,045,3013,776$128,200,012$260,636,27149.2%
Jun 24, 1987Spaceballs $6,613,8371,389$38,119,483$38,119,483100.0%
Dec 16, 1983To Be or Not to Be $1,020,958645$13,030,214$13,030,214100.0%
Jun 25, 1976Silent Movie $36,145,695$36,145,695100.0%
 
Averages $14,560,0321,937$53,873,851$86,982,91687.3%
Totals 5 $215,495,404$347,931,663


Supporting Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Jul 15, 2022Paws of Fury: The Lege… $6,321,4233,481$17,811,382$40,166,13844.3%
Jun 21, 2019Toy Story 4 $120,908,0654,575$434,038,008$1,071,177,21540.5%
Jul 13, 2018Hotel Transylvania 3: … $44,076,2254,267$167,500,092$527,361,71431.8%
Aug 25, 2017Ballerina $4,730,0382,705$21,858,070$96,451,58422.7%
Sep 25, 2015Hotel Transylvania 2 $48,464,3223,768$169,700,110$474,800,00035.7%
Mar 7, 2014Mr. Peabody & Sherman $32,207,0573,951$111,506,430$269,806,43041.3%
Aug 5, 1994The Little Rascals $10,028,0651,927$51,764,950$66,947,95077.3%
Feb 7, 1974Blazing Saddles $119,878,189$119,879,370100.0%
 
Averages $38,105,0283,525$136,757,154$333,323,80049.2%
Totals 8 $1,094,057,231$2,666,590,401

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 1,000 $215,495,404
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 558 $1,094,057,231
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,313 $419,794,822
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 601-700) 697 $752,754,552
Top Below the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,503 $487,117,812
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 601-700) 647 $76,657,000
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 601-700) 612 $1,547,065,926
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,626 $132,436,259
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 601-700) 641 $1,572,533,170
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 41,501-41,600) 41,529 $15,399,934
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 801-900) 832 $894,347,222
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,029 $652,537,400
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 801-900) 834 $1,705,185,182
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,288 $347,931,663
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) 576 $2,666,590,401
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 8,901-9,000) 8,972 $435,194,756
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 701-800) 758 $1,647,101,774
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,645 $1,139,655,212
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 801-900) 867 $76,657,000
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) 691 $3,252,251,108
Highest Grossing Stars of 1983 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 184 49
Highest Grossing Stars of 1984 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 194 49
Highest Grossing Stars of 1985 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 201 49
Highest Grossing Stars of 1987 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 135 72
Highest Grossing Stars of 1988 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 127 72
Highest Grossing Stars of 1989 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 125 72
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 501-600) 539 $202,465,190
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Movie Movies (Rank 101-200) 182 $13,030,214
Top International Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 937 $132,436,259
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 701-800) 734 $334,901,449
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Movie Movies (Rank 201-300) 277 $13,030,214
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,379 $87,295,392
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Digital Animation Movies (Rank 201-300) 265 $128,200,012
Top International Leading Stars for Digital Animation Movies (Rank 301-400) 371 $132,436,259
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,217 $87,295,392
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Digital Animation Movies (Rank 301-400) 330 $260,636,271
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,583 $36,145,695
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 401-500) 497 $38,119,483
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 301-400) 342 $128,200,012
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 801-900) 865 $13,030,214
Top International Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 401-500) 442 $132,436,259
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,423 $36,145,695
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 601-700) 671 $38,119,483
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 301-400) 394 $260,636,271
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,202 $13,030,214
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 501-600) 553 $128,200,012
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 401-500) 429 $87,295,392
Top International Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 701-800) 705 $132,436,259
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 601-700) 640 $260,636,271
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 601-700) 656 $87,295,392
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 301-400) 351 $215,495,404
Top International Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 501-600) 565 $132,436,259
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 401-500) 463 $347,931,663
Top Domestic Leading Stars for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 101-200) 128 $177,375,921
Top Domestic Leading Stars for MGM Movies 89 $38,119,483
Top International Leading Stars for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 201-300) 258 $132,436,259
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 201-300) 208 $309,812,180
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for MGM Movies (Rank 101-200) 128 $38,119,483

All Technical Credits



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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
2027Spaceballs 2 Producer
Jul 15, 2022Paws of Fury: The Legend of… Story Creator
Executive Producer		 $17,811,382$22,354,756$40,166,138
Feb 18, 2022The Automat Song Writer $257,371$257,371
Dec 16, 2005The Producers: The Movie Mu… Screenwriter
Story Creator		 $19,398,532$13,554,463$32,952,995
Dec 22, 1995Dracula: Dead and Loving It Director
Screenwriter		 $10,660,264$10,660,264
Jul 28, 1993Robin Hood: Men in Tights Director $35,699,287$560$35,699,847
Jul 26, 1991Life Stinks Director
Screenwriter
Story Creator
Producer		 $3,832,400$3,832,400
Jun 24, 1987Spaceballs Director
Producer
Screenwriter		 $38,119,483$38,119,483
Dec 16, 1983To Be or Not to Be Producer $13,030,214$13,030,214
Jun 12, 1981History of the World: Part I Director $31,672,000$31,672,000
May 9, 1980The Nude Bomb Character Creator $14,662,035$14,662,035
Dec 23, 1977High Anxiety Director $31,063,038$31,063,038
Jun 25, 1976Silent Movie Director $36,145,695$36,145,695
Dec 15, 1974Young Frankenstein Director
Screenwriter		 $86,300,000$28,827$86,328,827
Feb 7, 1974Blazing Saddles Director
Screenwriter		 $119,878,189$1,181$119,879,370
Mar 18, 1968The Producers Director $111,866$48,889$160,755
 
Averages $30,576,117$5,998,113$32,975,362
Totals 16 $458,641,756$35,988,676$494,630,432


Director Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Dec 22, 1995Dracula: Dead and Lovi… $2,708,2981,425$10,660,264$10,660,264100.0%
Jul 28, 1993Robin Hood: Men in Tights $6,841,8301,407$35,699,287$35,699,847100.0%
Jul 26, 1991Life Stinks $3,832,400$3,832,400100.0%
Jun 24, 1987Spaceballs $6,613,8371,389$38,119,483$38,119,483100.0%
Jun 12, 1981History of the World: … $4,892,731606$31,672,000$31,672,000100.0%
Dec 23, 1977High Anxiety $31,063,038$31,063,038100.0%
Jun 25, 1976Silent Movie $36,145,695$36,145,695100.0%
Dec 15, 1974Young Frankenstein $86,300,000$86,328,827100.0%
Feb 7, 1974Blazing Saddles $119,878,189$119,879,370100.0%
Mar 18, 1968The Producers 3$111,866$160,75569.6%
 
Averages $5,264,174966$39,348,222$39,356,16897.0%
Totals 10 $393,482,222$393,561,679


Producer Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
2027Spaceballs 2
Jul 26, 1991Life Stinks $3,832,400$3,832,400100.0%
Jun 24, 1987Spaceballs $6,613,8371,389$38,119,483$38,119,483100.0%
Dec 16, 1983To Be or Not to Be $1,020,958645$13,030,214$13,030,214100.0%
 
Averages $3,817,3981,017$18,327,366$18,327,366100.0%
Totals 4 $54,982,097$54,982,097


Writer Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Jul 15, 2022Paws of Fury: The Lege… $6,321,4233,481$17,811,382$40,166,13844.3%
Dec 16, 2005The Producers: The Mov… $154,590978$19,398,532$32,952,99558.9%
Dec 22, 1995Dracula: Dead and Lovi… $2,708,2981,425$10,660,264$10,660,264100.0%
Jul 26, 1991Life Stinks $3,832,400$3,832,400100.0%
Jun 24, 1987Spaceballs $6,613,8371,389$38,119,483$38,119,483100.0%
Dec 15, 1974Young Frankenstein $86,300,000$86,328,827100.0%
Feb 7, 1974Blazing Saddles $119,878,189$119,879,370100.0%
 
Averages $3,949,5371,818$42,285,750$47,419,92586.2%
Totals 7 $296,000,250$331,939,477

Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 253 $393,482,222
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,669 $17,811,382
Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,743 $54,982,097
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 491 $278,188,868
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,446 $41,042,314
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 10,601-10,700) 10,644 $79,457
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,198 $22,354,756
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,530 $13,584,471
Top Grossing Story Creator at the International Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,450 $35,909,219
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 401-500) 496 $393,561,679
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,525 $40,166,138
Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,536 $54,982,097
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,030 $291,773,339
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,436 $76,951,533