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Mel Brooks was born Melvin Kaminsky on June 28, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York. He served in WWII, and afterwards got a job playing the drums at nightclubs in the Catskills. Brooks eventually started a comedy act and also worked in radio and as Master Entertainer at Grossinger's Resort before going to television. He was a writer for, Your Show of Shows...
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Actor (62 credits)
Actor (62 credits)
2019
Forky Asks a Question
(TV Series short)
Melephant Brooks
Melephant Brooks
- What is Love?
(2019)
... Melephant Brooks (voice)
2011
Special Agent Oso
(TV Series)
Grandpa Mel
Grandpa Mel
- On Old MacDonald's Special Song/Snapfingers
(2011)
... Grandpa Mel (voice)
2008-2009
Spaceballs: The Animated Series
(TV Series)
President Skroob / Yogurt
President Skroob / Yogurt
- Pilot Part 2: The Schwartz Strikes Back
(2009)
... President Skroob / Yogurt (voice)
- Pilot Part 1: The Avenge of Dark Helmet
(2009)
... President Skroob / Yogurt (voice)
- Spidermawg
(2008)
... President Skroob / Yogurt (voice)
- Druidian Idol
(2008)
... President Skroob / Yogurt (voice)
- Deep Ship
(2008)
... President Skroob / Yogurt (voice)
2003-2007
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
(TV Series)
Wiley the Sheep
Wiley the Sheep
- The World According to Molly
(2007)
... Wiley the Sheep (voice)
- Tale Spinner
(2006)
... Wiley the Sheep (voice)
- The Gift
(2006)
... Wiley the Sheep (voice)
- How Much Is That Dragon?
(2006)
... Wiley the Sheep (voice)
- Seamus Sells Seashells by the Seashore
(2006)
... Wiley the Sheep (voice)
2004
Curb Your Enthusiasm
(TV Series)
Mel Brooks
Mel Brooks
- Opening Night
(2004)
... Mel Brooks
- The Surrogate
(2004)
... Mel Brooks
- The Blind Date
(2004)
... Mel Brooks
- Mel's Offer
(2004)
... Mel Brooks
2003
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius
(TV Series)
Santa Claus
Santa Claus
- Holly Jolly Jimmy
(2003)
... Santa Claus (voice)
1996-1999
Mad About You
(TV Series)
Uncle Phil
Uncle Phil
- Uncle Phil Goes Back to High School
(1999)
... Uncle Phil
- Uncle Phil and the Coupons
(1997)
... Uncle Phil
- The Penis
(1997)
... Uncle Phil
- The Grant
(1996)
... Uncle Phil
1998
The Prince of Egypt
(voice, uncredited)
1971-1977
The Electric Company
(TV Series)
Blond-Haired Cartoon Man
Blond-Haired Cartoon Man
- 130B
(1977)
... Blond-Haired Cartoon Man (voice)
- 129B
(1977)
... Blond-Haired Cartoon Man (voice)
- 128B
(1977)
... Blond-Haired Cartoon Man (voice)
- 127B
(1977)
... Blond-Haired Cartoon Man (voice)
- 126B
(1977)
... Blond-Haired Cartoon Man (voice)
1975
When Things Were Rotten
(TV Series)
Guard
Guard
- The Capture of Robin Hood
(1975)
... Guard (uncredited)
1969
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
(TV Series)
Guest Performer
Guest Performer
- Episode #2.21
(1969)
... Guest Performer (uncredited)
1961
The New Steve Allen Show
(TV Series)
2000 Year Old Man
2000 Year Old Man
- Episode #1.10
(1961)
... 2000 Year Old Man
- Episode #1.4
(1961)
... 2000 Year Old Man
1951
The Milton Berle Show
(TV Series)
Pitchman's stooge (window washer)
Pitchman's stooge (window washer)
- Episode #3.19
(1951)
... Pitchman's stooge (window washer)
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Writer (48 credits)
Writer (48 credits)
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Soundtrack (33 credits)
Soundtrack (33 credits)
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Producer (25 credits)
Producer (25 credits)
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Music department (2 credits)
Music department (2 credits)
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Director (11 credits)
Director (11 credits)
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Composer (3 credits)
Composer (3 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (2 credits)
Miscellaneous Crew (2 credits)
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Thanks (17 credits)
Thanks (17 credits)
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Self (205 credits)
Self (205 credits)
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Archive footage (40 credits)
Archive footage (40 credits)
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Book: "The 2,000 Year Old Man in the Year 2000: The Book". See more »Publicity Listings:
4 Print Biographies | 18 Interviews | 10 Articles | 5 Pictorials | 6 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Melvin BrooksHeight:
5' 5" (1.65 m)
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I'm the only Jew who ever made a buck offa 'Hitler'! See more »Trivia:
Lived at 365 South Third Street Apt 5B in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, and attended PS 19. The family then relocated to Coney Island, where Brooks attended Abraham Lincoln High School. When his family moved back to Williamsburg, where they settled in at 111 Lee Avenue, he finished high school at Eastern District High School. See more »Trademark:
His films usually contain many Jewish references and jokes See more »Star Sign:
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