Mel Brooks Turns 100: See Photos Of Comedy Icon Through His Life And Career

Hollywood & Entertainment Mel Brooks Turns 100: See Photos Of Comedy Icon Through His Life And Career By Tim Lammers,

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow Author Jun 28, 2026, 02:49pm EDTJun 28, 2026, 03:15pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary Comedy legend Mel Brooks celebrated his 100th birthday on Sunday, marking a century dedicated to making people laugh. Born Melvin Kaminsky in 1926, Brooks is renowned for iconic films such as "Young Frankenstein," "The Producers," "Spaceballs," and "Blazing Saddles." His prolific career began in 1949, evolving from sketch comedy on "Your Show of Shows" to co-creating "Get Smart!" and directing numerous cinematic classics, often with Gene Wilder. Brooks remains active, narrating 2023's "History of the World: Part II" and will reprise his roles of Yogurt and President Skroob in "Spaceballs: The New One" in 2027, while also producing "Younger Frankenstein." Brooks also won an honorary Oscar in 2024, solidifying his status as an entertainment titan.

Mel Brooks at the Los Angeles premiere of HBO Documentary Films' "Mel Brooks: 99 Year Old Man!" held at the Tedd Mann Theater at The Academy Museum on January 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chad Salvador/Variety via Getty Images)Variety via Getty ImagesMel Brooks, the comedy genius behind such classic films as Young Frankenstein, The Producers, Spaceballs and Blazing Saddles, turned 100 on Sunday.