Born in Brooklyn in 1926, he became a legendary filmmaker, comedian, actor, and producer known for his comedic genius. After serving in World War II, he began his career in entertainment as a writer for Sid Caesar's television shows. He gained fame with his first feature film, "The Producers" (1967), winning an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Notable for films like "Blazing Saddles," "Young Frankenstein," and "Spaceballs," his work is characterized by sharp satire and slapstick humor. An EGOT winner, he remains an icon of comedy.
BLAZING SADDLES
Blazing Saddles is a 1974 satirical Western comedy film that skewers racism and the absurdities of the American West. Directed by Mel Brooks, the film...
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
Young Frankenstein, released in 1974, is a comedic homage to the classic horror films of the early 20th century. Directed by Mel Brooks, the film is a...
HISTORY OF THE WORLD, PART I
History of the World, Part I is a 1981 Mel Brooks satirical comedy that parodies key moments in world history through a rapid-fire sequence of spoof...
ROBIN HOOD: MEN IN TIGHTS
Robin Hood: Men in Tights is a comedic parody of the classic tale of Robin Hood, directed by Mel Brooks. The film follows the adventures of Robin of...
THE PRODUCERS
The Producers is a 1967 American satirical comedy film written and directed by Mel Brooks. The film tells the story of a down-on-his-luck Broadway...
SPACEBALLS
Spaceballs is a 1987 American science fiction comedy film directed by Mel Brooks. A parody of the science fiction genre, primarily Star Wars, the film...