Mel Brooks is officially a centenarian, having turned 100 this June 28. But the prince of parody is still proving that comedy has no age limit. Known for cult classics such as ‘The Producers’ (1967), ‘Blazing Saddles’ (1974), ‘Young Frankenstein’ (1974), and ‘Spaceballs’ (1987), Brooks remains one of the most influential comic minds in entertainment.
The actor, writer, producer, director, composer, and lyricist is an Oscar-, Emmy-, Grammy-, and Tony-winning master of mirth whose films helped define Hollywood’s comic landscape.
Browse the following gallery for a look back at some of the highlights of Brooks’ long and hugely successful career.