Mel Brooks
Born | June 28, 1926 |
Hometown | New York City, U.S. |
Net worth | $100 million |
Height | 5'5" (1.65m) |
Spouse | Florence Baum , Anne Bancroft |
Children | Max Brooks |
Parents | Kate Kaminsky , Max James Kaminsky |
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AWARDS
Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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1978 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | High Anxiety | Nominated |
1977 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Silent Movie | Nominated |
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