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28/06/1926 Comedian Mel Brooks is born

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Mel Brooks Presents the 43rd AFI Life Achievement Award to Steve Martin

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Mel Brooks Misses Being Able to Call Gene Wilder

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Russell Crowe impersonates Mel Brooks

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Mel Brooks - Interview - Afternoon Plus - 1984

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Homer chauffeuring Mel Brooks (HD)

Mel Brooks was born in Brooklyn, NYC to Jewish parents. After a year at college, he was drafted into the army where he served in 78th Infantry Division during WWII. After the war, Brooks started his career as a comedian, playing in various shows in the US. He also became a successful film director during 70s.