Mel Brooks turns 100.
Jun 29, 2026
The comedy legend, who was born on June 28th, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York, has stayed busy in the autumn of his life. Last year, it was announced that Brooks is reprising his role as the beloved character Yogurt in the upcoming 2027 sequel to Spaceballs, his 1987 Star Wars parody film. He was also the subject of HBO documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! which was released in January. The Young Frankenstein director has previously opened up about his secret to long life, which he puts down to his sense of humour.
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