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Mel Brooks

  • Birth: June 28, 1926
  • Age: 98
  • United States

Melvin Brooks (né Kaminsky, born June 28, 1926) is an American filmmaker, comedian, actor and composer. He is known as a creator of broad film farces and comic parodies. Brooks began his career as a comic and a writer for the early TV variety show Your Show of Shows. He became well known as part of ... More

6

nominations

50%

winning rate

3

wins

Academy Awards

Edition Year Award Movie Status
96th edition 2024 Honorary Award [Governors Awards] - For his comedic brilliance, producing acumen and expansive body of work. Winner
47th edition 1975 Best Adapted Screenplay Young Frankenstein
47th edition 1975 Best Original Song - "Blazing Saddles" Blazing Saddles
41st edition 1969 Best Original Screenplay The Producers Winner
Edition Year Award Movie Status
70th edition 2017 BAFTA Fellowship Winner
28th edition 1975 Best Screenplay Blazing Saddles

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