His two other Grammys came in 2002 for Best Musical Show Album for the soundtrack of The Producers and for Best Long Form Music Video for the DVD 'Recording the Producers - A Musical Romp with Mel Brooks'. He was awarded his first Grammy for Best Spoken Comedy Album in 1999 for his recording of The 2000 Year Old Man in the Year 2000 with Carl Reiner. Legacy Brooks at the White House for the 2009 Kennedy Center Honorsīrooks is one of the few artists who have received an Oscar, Emmy, Tony, and Grammy. Most of these are comedies that make references to other movies. He has directed, produced and written several movies. When he was born in Brooklyn, his name was Melvin Kaminsky. Mel Brooks (born June 28, 1926) is a Jewish American actor, comedian, writer, movie director, and producer. Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Programġ967 The Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Carl Reiner and Howard Morris SpecialĢ002 Recording 'The Producers': A Musical Romp with Mel Brooksġ975 Young Frankenstein Mel Brooks has won an Oscar, three Emmys, three grammys, three tonys, and has received four Golden Globe nominations. Florence Baum (1953-62, divorced), 3 childrenĪnne Bancroft (1964-2005, her death), 1 child ( Max Brooks)
