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Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks is known as a master of parody. Born Melvin James Kaminsky in 1926 in New York, is a highly successful US comedian, filmmaker, actor, songwriter and composer.

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Poking fun at the system

Poking fun at the system

From "The Producers" to "Spaceballs," Mel Brooks has plenty to celebrate on his 95th birthday.
CultureJune 28, 2021
Actor and direcror Mel Brooks in the film, "Life Stinks"

US comedian Mel Brooks' films

US comedian Mel Brooks' films

The American comedian with Jewish roots broke with a taboo in the 1960s with his parody on Adolf Hitler.
CultureJune 28, 202110 images
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Comedic actor Gene Wilder dies at 83

Comedic actor Gene Wilder dies at 83

The actor famously teamed up with writing guru Mel Brooks in the 1974 classic "Blazing Saddles."
August 29, 2016
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