Mel Brooks Fast Facts

Mel Brooks Returning as Yogurt for ‘Spaceballs’ Sequel, Amazon MGM Sets 2027 Theatrical Release

Mel Brooks will return as Yogurt for the upcoming 'Spaceballs' sequel, set for a 2027 release.

Mel Brooks Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of comedian, actor, director, producer, playwright and screenwriter Mel Brooks, best known for comedic farces such as “The Producers,” “Blazing Saddles,” “Young Frankenstein” and “Spaceballs.” Personal Birth date: June 28, 1926 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Melvin James Kaminsky Father: Max Kaminsky, a process server Mother: Kate (Brookman) Kaminsky Marriages: Anne Bancroft (…

ORE ODUBA to star in Mel Brook’s YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL at Hope Mill Theatre - Fairy Powered Productions

ORE ODUBA TO STAR AS DR FREDERICK FRANKENSTEIN IN MEL BROOKS’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL AT HOPE MILL THEATRE FROM 10 OCTOBER 2025 Hope Mill Theatre are delighted to announce that Ore Oduba will star as Dr Frederick Frankenstein in Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL which will have its regional premiere at Hope Mill Theatre from 10 October to 30 November 2025, with a press night on 15 October. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN will be directed and …

Mel Brooks names "the best work I have ever done" on-camera

EGOT winner Mel Brooks has claimed virtually every prize going, but the performance he called his greatest ever went largely unnoticed.