Hollywood legend Mel Brooks is celebrating his 95th birthday and fans couldn’t be more elated for the beloved comedy legend. Mel is best known for his work as a producer, director, writer, actor, comedian, and composer since Tinseltown was practically invented!
Now, it’s time to remind ourselves how good it must feel to be the king of comedy!
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Mel Brooks is best known for his work in “Young Frankenstein,” “The Twelve Chairs” and “The Producers.”
He is one of the few people who have received an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony, and a Grammy.
That’s right — he’s part of the elusive and exclusive club of EGOT winners!
As fans know, Mel is not only is he a man of great talent, but of great love, too.
Mel was married to the actress Anne Bancroft from 1964 until her death in 2005. The actor has four children, including his son who is an actor, Max Brooks.
In 2010, Mel credited his wife with having been “the guiding force” behind his involvement in developing The Producers and Young Frankenstein for the musical theater.
“From that day, until her death … we were glued together,” he once recalled.
Now, fans are celebrating the king of comedy on social media as he celebrates his 95th birthday.
What an amazing milestone, Mel! Happy birthday!