Mel Brooks’ 1974 was as good a year as any director has had. The top two films on this list both came out that year. Both are classic comedies. Both are funny and thoroughly enjoyable.

The only actor Mel Brooks called perfect was Gene Hackman, who delivered a legendarily hilarious cameo as a blind priest in 1974's 'Young Frankenstein.' ...

20th Century Fox - Credit: C/O Mel Brooks added in his memoir that when he asked Wilder his dream for the movie, Wilder replied, "My dream is for you to write it with me and direct the movie," to ...

Mel Brooks Mel Brooks ... taking on his new name of Mel Brooks. His career expanded into acting, directing and producing. His achievements include classic films such as "Blazing Saddles" and ...

At the age of 91, Mel Brooks is unstoppable, with his musical "Young Frankenstein" opening to great critical acclaim in London in late 2017. Alan Yentob visits Mel at home in Hollywood ...

With a career spanning nine decades, EGOT winner Mel Brooks is the master of parody and comedy. From Brooklyn, live TV (with Sid Caesar) and Broadway, to going all the way to Hollywood ...