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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Quinta Brunson To Be Honored At Peabody Awards As Trailblazer Of The Year
- The ceremony takes place next month in Los Angeles.
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Angela Bassett and Mel Brooks Receive Honorary Oscars at Governors Awards
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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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