Mel Brooks (born Melvin Kaminsky; June 28, 1926) is an American filmmaker, comedian, actor, writer and composer known for broad parodies and satirical comedy films such as The Producers, Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles.

Oscar winner (The Producers), EGOT recipient; widely known for parody, satire, homage to classic Hollywood and frequent collaborations with performers like Gene Wilder and Marty Feldman.

DeBaser reviews consistently praise Mel Brooks as a master of parody and comic cinema. Reviewers highlight Young Frankenstein, The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Spaceballs and Silent Movie. Frequent notes: loving homage to classic films, sharp wordplay, strong collaborations (Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman). Overall regarded as enduring, inventive comedy.

For:Fans of classic comic cinema, parody, satire and readers interested in Mel Brooks' filmography.

 It could have been worse. It could have rained.

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 "Young Frankenstein" is not a comedic parody of an old and famous film.

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 What I appreciate most in Mel Brooks' humor is the ability to frequently use wordplay, make a plethora of references, address even social issues with irreverent humor, and make people laugh heartily without being particularly crude.

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