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Mel Brooks

Also Credited As: Melvin Brooks

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA

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MEL BROOKS, director, producer, writer and actor, is in an elite group as one of the few entertainers to earn all four major entertainment prizes – the Tony, the Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar. His career began in television writing for Your Show of Shows and together with Buck Henry creating the long running TV series Get Smart. He then teamed up with Carl Reiner to write and perform the Grammy-winning 2000 Year Old Man comedy albums & books. Brooks won his first Oscar in 1964 for writing and narrating the animated short The Critic and his second for the screenplay of his first feature film, The Producers in 1968.

Many hit comedy films followed including The Twelve Chairs, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Silent Movie, High Anxiety, History of the World Part I, To Be or Not to Be, Spaceballs, Life Stinks, Robin Hood: Men in Tights and Dracula: Dead and Loving It. His film company, Brooksfilms Limited also produced critically acclaimed films such as The Elephant Man, The Fly, Frances, My Favorite Year and 84 Charring Cross Road.

For three successive seasons, 1997-1999 Mel Brooks won Emmy Awards for his role as “Uncle Phil” on the hit sitcom Mad About You. Brooks received three 2001 Tony Awards and two Grammy Awards for The Producers: the New Mel Brooks Musical, which ran on Broadway from 2001 to 2006. The Producers still holds the record for the most Tony awards ever won by a Broadway musical. He followed that success with The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, which ran on Broadway from 2007 to 2009 and opened in London’s West End in the Fall of 2017 to rave reviews. In 2009 Mel Brooks received The Kennedy Center Honors, recognizing a lifetime of extraordinary contributions to American culture.

In 2013 he was the subject of an Emmy winning American Masters documentary on PBS called “Mel Brooks: Make A Noise” and was the 41st recipient of the AFI’s Life Achievement Award. His recent projects include three Emmy nominated HBO comedy specials Mel Brooks and Dick Cavett Together Again, Mel Brooks Strikes Back!, and Mel Brooks Live at The Geffen. In 2016 Mr. Brooks was invited to the White House, where President Obama presented him with The National Medal of Arts – the highest award given to artists by the United States government.

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Mel Brooks STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Residency Program, 2019
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Judge [Replacement]

Mel Brooks Productions

 
[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
Book[Replacement]
Music and lyrics[Replacement]
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[US Tour, 2009]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
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[West End, 2004]
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[Canada, 2003]
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[US Tour, 2003]
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[US Tour, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2001]
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Writing

Bookwriter
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Source Material
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Composer
Lyricist
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Bookwriter
Composer
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Mel Brooks Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lyrics

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Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best New Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Lyrics

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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Best Musical

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Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Book of a Musical

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Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Musical

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Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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Interview: Backstage Babble's Charles Kirsch Is Celebrating Flops at 54 Below


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Turner Classic Movies Will Stream Films with Fandango at Home


Fandango at Home has announced that it has teamed up with Turner Classic Movies (TCM) on a new digital storefront, providing movie lovers access to the extensive TCM catalogue of titles. Renowned for its iconic film libraries from Warner Bros., MGM, and RKO, Turner Classic Movies offers fans the ability to discover and relive classic movies that have shaped the landscape and artistry of film.

THE PRODUCERS Comes to NTPA Repertory Theatre This Month


NTPA Repertory Theatre will present the musical The Producers April 19-28, 2024 at the Rodenbaugh Theatre in Willow Bend Center of the Arts in Plano, TX.

WAITRESS, PRIMARY TRUST & More Set for Dallas Theater Center 2024-2025 Season


Dallas Theater Center has revealed the titles for the 2024-2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Klea Blackhurst Brings Broadway History to Life at Chelsea Table + Stage


Singer Klea Blackhurst has long been doing tribute shows rich in song and Broadway history. Now, starting this Sunday, April 14th at 7 pm, Blackhurst will be revisiting each of these shows in a season-long series of “The Box Set” at Chelsea Table + Stage, starting this Sunday with “Autumn in New York: Vernon Duke’s Broadway.”

Pittsburgh CLO Announces Three New Programs To Make Theater More Family Accessible


Pittsburgh CLO is implementing changes to make theater more accessible for families. Discover how they're removing barriers and promoting inclusivity in the world of Broadway.

THE PRODUCERS & More Set for The Delray Beach Playhouse 2024-2025 Season


Explore the 2024-2025 season at the Delray Beach Playhouse, featuring top-tier performers, classic musicals, comedy, and nostalgia. Don't miss this exciting lineup of entertainment.

Dallas Theater Center Announces WAITRESS And More For 2024-2025 Season


Dallas Theater Center has announced titles for the 2024-2025 season, including Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, a fang-tastic comedy full of clever wordplay and quick-change antics; Shane, the Wild West story of heroism and family; Primary Trust, a story of friendship, healing and small chances; Waitress, serving satisfaction, one slice at a time; and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, a reimagined biblical story for audiences of all ages. A Christmas Carol will return and dazzle as a holiday add-on.

Playthings Theatre of New York to Present DORIAN'S WILD(E) AFFAIR Readings


Playthings Theatre of New York and executive producer Preston Ridge will present private industry readings (by invitation only) of Dorian’s Wild(e) Affair. Learn more about the show.

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara Reveals 2024-25 Season


Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has announced its 2024-2025 season: “Legends and Legacies.” Featuring an electrifying lineup of timeless classics and contemporary masterpieces sure to captivate audiences! 

THE EXECUTIONER'S WIFE Will Debut in Milford This Month


Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc., a professional not-for-profit theatre company in Milford will debut it’s new musical comedy, “The Executioner’s Wife” April 26 through May 12 at the MAC, Milford Arts Council on Railroad Avenue in Downtown Milford.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, BEAUTIFUL, and More Set For Geva Theatre's 2024-25 Season


Geva Theatre has announced its 24/25 Season, kicking off this September. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Review: HOLMES AND WATSON at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre


Under Lee Cooley's adroit direction, Jeffrey Hatcher's HOLMES AND WATSON is a fast paced and entertaining romp towards an entirely unanticipated climax.

DIANA THE MUSICAL Returns to The Stage at Frederick's Way Off Broadway


For the first time since the show premiered on Broadway in 2021, the musical Diana has returned to the stage.  This time in a brand new staging at Frederick's Way Off Broadway as part of the theatre's 30th Anniversary Season. 

Historic Deertrees Theatre Announces 88th Summer Entertainment Season


Historic Deertrees Theatre has announced its 88th season summer of events and entertainment. 

Pittsburgh CLO Announces WEST SIDE STORY And More For 2024 Summer Season


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YI LOVE JEWISH Purim Holiday Mini-Fest Kicks Off Next Week


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Laguna Playhouse To Present CAMELOT, FENCES, And More For 2024-2025 Season


Discover the 2024-2025 season of shows at LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE, featuring performances like CAMELOT, August Wilson's FENCES, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, and more.

TV: Hablamos con Armando Pita y Ricky Mata de THE PRODUCERS


Los dos actores protagonizan el musical de Mel Brooks ahora en el Alcalá de Madrid durante 10 únicas semanas.

THE PRODUCERS se estrena en el Teatro Nuevo Alcalá de Madrid


El musical cuenta la historia de Max Bialystock, un productor de Broadway que está en la ruina, y Leo Bloom, un joven contable. Ambos sueñan con hacerse ricos con un plan sorprendente. Para conseguir su objetivo, tienen que producir el fracaso más grande de la historia del teatro musical y huir con el dinero de los inversores. Pero poner en marcha un auténtico desastre no es nada fácil.  Tienen que encontrar el peor guion, el peor equipo de dirección, los peores actores y estrenar un espectáculo absolutamente espantoso. ¿Lo conseguirán?

Mel Brooks FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mel Brooks been in?

Mel Brooks has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Mel Brooks been in?

Mel Brooks has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Mel Brooks been nominated for?

Mel Brooks has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "Young Frankenstein," Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for "The Producers," Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Producers," Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Producers," Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "The Producers," Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Producers," Best Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Producers," and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for "The Producers."

What awards has Mel Brooks won?

Mel Brooks has won several awards for "The Producers," including Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards, Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards, Best Musical at the Tony Awards, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards.

How many shows has Mel Brooks written?

Mel Brooks has written 4 shows including Shinbone Alley (Bookwriter), All American (Bookwriter), The Producers (Source Material), Young Frankenstein (Bookwriter).

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