Mel Brooks Filmography

Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks is an American film director, screenwriter, composer, lyricist, comedian, actor and producer. He is best known as a creator of broad film farces and comic parodies. He began his career as a stand-up comic and as a writer for the early TV variety show Your Show of Shows. He became well known as part of the comedy duo with Carl Reiner, The 2000 Year Old Man. In middle age he became one of the most successful film directors of the 1970s, with many of his films being among the top ten money makers of the year that they were released. His most well known films include The Producers,...
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quick facts
Birthdate:June 28, 1926
Birthplace:Brooklyn, New York
Age:85
Height:5' 5"
Education:Abraham Lincoln High School
Also known as:Melvin Kaminsky, Brooks, Mel

Movies with appearances by Mel Brooks

TitleReleasedRatedGenre
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: The 1970s 2008 Musical
Jakers!: Spooky Storytellers 2007
The Producers 2005 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
The Producers 2005 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Robots 2005 PG (USA) Family Film
Alan King: Inside the Comedy Mind: Gold Collection 2004 Stand-up comedy
Jakers!: Piggley Gets into Trouble 2003
Jakers!: School Days in Tara 2003
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie 2002 Comedy
The Prince of Egypt 1998 G (USA) Musical
Screw Loose 1998 R (USA) Screwball comedy
Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch 1997 Documentary
Dracula: Dead and Loving It 1995 PG-13 (USA) Parody
The Little Rascals 1994 PG (USA) Comedy
The Silence of the Hams 1994 Parody
Robin Hood: Men in Tights 1993 PG-13 (USA) Parody
Life Stinks 1991 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Look Who's Talking Too 1990 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Spaceballs 1987 PG (USA) Parody
To Be or Not to Be 1983 PG (USA) Comedy
The 2000 Year Old Man 1982 Stand-up comedy
History of the World, Part I 1981 R (USA) Parody
The Muppet Movie 1979 G (USA) Musical
High Anxiety 1977 PG (USA) Thriller
Silent Movie 1976 PG (USA) Parody
Blazing Saddles 1974 R (USA) Western
The Twelve Chairs 1970 G (USA) Slapstick
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s 1961 Comedy
The Best of Sid Caesar 1955
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Honors and Awards of Mel Brooks

The Producers
Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay
Young Frankenstein
Nebula Award
Nebula Award for Best Script
The Producers
Academy Awards
Nomination - Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay
YearAward & CategoryMovie
1974 Nominated for the Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay Young Frankenstein
1977 Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Film Silent Movie
1978 Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Film High Anxiety
2006 Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Film - Musical or Comedy The Producers
1969 Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture The Producers
1974 Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay Blazing Saddles
2007 Nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media The Producers
2006 Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song The Producers
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TV appearances by Mel Brooks

Spaceballs: The TV Series
Spaceballs: The TV Series
Series Aired: June 4, 2008 - July 2009
Number of seasons:1
Genre:Science Fiction
Network:G4
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
Series Aired: September 1, 2003 - January 23, 2007
Number of seasons:4
Genre:Children's television series, Animation, Comedy
The Electric Company
The Electric Company
Series Aired: October 25, 1971 - April 15, 1977
Number of seasons:6
Genre:Children's television series, Educational television, Comedy, Sketch

Films produced or directed by Mel Brooks

TitleReleasedRoleRatedGenre
Spaceballs 1987 Produced & Directed PG (USA) Parody
History of the World, Part I 1981 Produced & Directed R (USA) Parody
High Anxiety 1977 Produced & Directed PG (USA) Thriller
Robin Hood: Men in Tights 1993 Produced & Directed PG-13 (USA) Parody
Life Stinks 1991 Produced & Directed PG-13 (USA) Comedy
My Favorite Year 1982 Produced PG (USA) Comedy
Frances 1982 Produced R (USA) Indie
The Fly 1986 Produced R (USA) Romance Film
The Fly II 1989 Produced R (USA) Horror
Solarbabies 1986 Produced PG-13 (USA) Action
The Producers 2005 Produced PG-13 (USA) Comedy
To Be or Not to Be 1983 Produced PG (USA) Comedy
The Vagrant 1992 Produced Comedy
84 Charing Cross Road 1987 Produced PG (USA) Romance Film
Blazing Saddles 1974 Directed R (USA) Western
The Producers 1968 Directed PG (USA) LGBT
Silent Movie 1976 Directed PG (USA) Parody
Young Frankenstein 1974 Directed PG (USA) Parody
Dracula: Dead and Loving It 1995 Directed PG-13 (USA) Parody
The Twelve Chairs 1970 Directed G (USA) Slapstick
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TV shows created or produced by Mel Brooks

TitleRoleLast AiredGenre
Get Smart Created 1970 Situation comedy, Espionage
When Things Were Rotten Created 1975 Situation comedy, Parody, Adventure
The Nutt House Created 1989 Situation comedy
Spaceballs: The TV Series Created 2009 Science Fiction
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Written works by Mel Brooks

  • All-American
    All-American
  • The Producers
  • Shinbone Alley
    Shinbone Alley
  • Young Frankenstein
    Young Frankenstein
  • The 2000 Year Old Man in the Year 2000
    The 2000 Year Old Man in the Year 2000
Title
All-American
The Producers
Shinbone Alley
Young Frankenstein
The 2000 Year Old Man in the Year 2000
Mel Brooks History of the world
Silent Movie
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Places Mel Brooks has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Mel Brooks
MarkerLocation
A Brooklyn
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Personal relationships of Mel Brooks

Significant OtherRelationshipDate StartedDate EndedDuration
Anne Bancroft Marriage 1964 June 6, 2005 41 years
Florence Baum Marriage 1953 1962 8 years
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Famous friends of Mel Brooks

Frequently Asked Questions about Mel Brooks

  • Q:
    Which movies were directed by Mel Brooks?
  • A:
    The list of movies directed by Mel Brooks include:
    - Blazing Saddles
    - Dracula: Dead and Loving It
    - High Anxiety
    - History of the World, Part I
    - Robin Hood: Men in Tights
    - Silent Movie
  • Q:
    In which TV program did Mel Brooks portray a part in a guest role?
  • A:
    He joined "The Simpsons" in one of the TV show's episodes.
  • Q:
    How tall is Mel Brooks?
  • A:
    He is 5 feet, 5 inches tall.
  • Q:
    Which television show starred Mel Brooks?
  • A:
    Mel Brooks starred in "Spaceballs: The TV Series."
  • Q:
    What is a well-known quote by Mel Brooks?
  • A:
    A famous quote is, "What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports is a-goin' on here?"
  • Q:
    Where was Mel Brooks born?
  • A:
    Mel Brooks was born in Brooklyn.
  • Q:
    What awards has Mel Brooks been nominated for?
  • A:
    Award nominations include:
    - Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay for "The Producers"
    - Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album for the music CD "Young Frankenstein"
    - Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay for "Young Frankenstein"
  • Q:
    Which school did Mel Brooks attend?
  • A:
    Mel Brooks went to school at Abraham Lincoln High School.
  • Q:
    Who had a notable impact on Mel Brooks?
  • A:
    Bob Hope and Jack Benny inspired Mel Brooks.

Awards & Accolades

  • Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video
    2002
  • Saturn Award for Best Direction
    1975

Quotes

  • What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports is a-goin' on here?

    - Mel Brooks
Mel Brooks
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