| Mel Brooks |
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Brooks in April 2010 |
| Birth name | Melvin Kaminsky |
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| Born | (1926-06-28) June 28, 1926 (age 98) Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
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| Medium | Cinema, television Musical theatre |
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| Nationality | American |
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| Years active | 1949–present |
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| Genres | Farce, parody |
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| Subject(s) | Comedy |
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| Influences | George M.
Cohan Jack Benny Bob Hope Harry Ritz Fred Astaire Gene Kelly |
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| Influenced | Robin Williams, Jim Carrey, Andy Samberg |
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| Spouse | Florence Baum (1953-62, divorced), 3 children Anne Bancroft (1964-2005, her death), 1 child (Max Brooks) |
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| Notable works and roles | The Producers Blazing Saddles Young Frankenstein, History of the World, Part 1 |
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Best Original Screenplay 1968 The Producers |
Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program 1967 The Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Carl Reiner and Howard Morris Special Outstanding Guest Actor - Comedy Series 1997, 1998, 1999 Mad About You |
Best Musical 2001 The Producers
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