Mel Brooks is an American actor, filmmaker, comedian, and songwriter.
Mel Brooks Biography
| Full Name | Melvin James Kaminsky |
| Nickname | Mel Brooks |
| Profession | Actor, filmmaker, comedian, songwriter |
| Date of Birth | 28 June 1926 |
| Age | 99 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | New York City, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | New York City, USA |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Social Media | X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Eastern District High School |
| College | Brooklyn College |
| Education Qualification | Study psychology |
Mel Brooks Age
Mel Brooks was born on 28 June 1926 in New York City, New York, United States. He is 96 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Cancer.
Mel Brooks Wife
| Marital Status | Widower |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Wife | Florence Baum (m. 1953 div. 1962) Anne Bancroft (m. 1964, died 2005) |
| Children | Son – Max, Nicky, and Eddie Daughter – Stephanie |
Mel Brooks Family
| Father’s Name | Max Kaminsky |
| Mother’s Name | Kate Kaminsky |
| Brother’s Name | Three (older) – Irving, Lenny, and Bernie |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Debut | Film – 1954: New Faces (as producer) TV – 1961: The New Steve Allen Show Film – 1963: The Critic (as actor) |
| Awards | 1 – Tony Award 1 – Grammy Award 1 – Oscar Award 1 – Emmy Award and others |
Mel Brooks Movies And TV Shows
Mel Brooks Movies
- 1963 – The Critic
- 1967 – The Producers
- 1970 – The Twelve Chairs
- 1977 – High Anxiety
- 1981 – history o the World, Part 1
- 1987 – Spaceballs
- 1993 – Robin Hood: Men in Tight
- 1995 – Dracula: Dead and Loving It
- 2000 – Sex, Lies, and Video Violence
- 2005 – Robots
- 2014 – Mr. Peabody & Sherman
- 2015 – Hotel Transylvania
- 2017 – The Guardian Brothers
- 2019 – Toy Story 4
- 2022 – Paws of Fury: The Legend of hank
- 2027 – Spaceballs 2
Mel Brooks Television
- 1961 – The New Steve Allen Show
- 1962-92 – The Tonight Show Starring Jonny Carson
- 1968-78 – The Hollywood Squares
- 1971-77 – The Electric Company
- 1990 – The Tracey Ullman Show
- 1993 – Frasier
- 1996-99 – Mad About You
- 2000 – The Kids from Room 402
- 2003-07 – Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
- 2008-09 – Spaceballs: The Animated Series
- 2015 – The Comedians
- 2022 – Little Demon
- 2023 – Only Murders in the Building
- 2025 – Somebody feed Phil
Mel Brooks Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 165 cm In meters – 1.65 m In feet & inches – 5’5” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 78 kg In pounds – 171 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | White |
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Mel Brooks Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $100 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $5 million |
| Salary (approx) | Not known |
| Income Source | Acting, producing, writing, business, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Mel Brooks
- Mel Brooks was born and raised in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, to Kate and Max Kaminsky.
- His father’s family was German Jews from Danzig, Gdansk, and his mother was a Ukrainian Jewish immigrant from Kyiv.
- His father died of tuberculosis of the kidney at 34, when Mel was only two years old.
- He was a small, sickly boy who was often bullied and teased by his classmates because of his size.
- At the age of 14, he gained employment as a poolside tumbler at the Butler Lodge (a second-rate Borscht Belt hotel).
- He was given his first opportunity as a comedian at the age of 16, filling in for an Ill MC.
- In 1944, Mel Brooks graduated from Eastern District High School in Williamsburg.
- After high school, he attended Brooklyn College to study Psychology.
- He and actor Gene Wilder were frequent collaborators as Wilder Starred in two of Brook’s most celebrated films: Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein.
- As a teenager, Mel Brooks was taught the drums by the great Buddy Rich.
- At 18, he was drafted into the U.S. Army during WWI, serving in the Battle of the Bulge as a combat engineer.
- Brook married dancer Florence Baum I 1953; they divorced in 1962, having three children.
- He has been politically active in his later years, endorsing both Joe Biden and 2020 Kamala Harris in 2024.
FAQ:
How old is Mel Brooks?
As of 2025, Mel Brooks is 96 year old.
Who is Mel Brooks’ wife?
Anne Bancroft from 1964 until she died in 2005.
What is Mel Brooks’ net worth?
As of 2025, Mel Brooks’ net worth is $100 million.
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