Mel Brooks turns 100 years old on June 28, 2026
Mel Brooks, the comedian and filmmaker born June 28, 1926, in Brooklyn, New York, is celebrating his 100th birthday. Brooks is known for films including 'The Producers,' 'Blazing Saddles,' and 'Spaceballs,' and is one of the few entertainers to have won Oscar, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy awards. An HBO documentary titled 'Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man!' was released in January 2026 ahead of his centennial.
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Both outlets celebrate the milestone with warm tributes; DW emphasizes Brooks as a pioneer of satire and taboo-breaking while the NY Post leads with gratitude for the laughs and a personal Brooks quote.
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“Comedian Mel Brooks turns 100”
“Happy birthday Mel Brooks — and thanks for the laughs! 'Blazing Saddles' director turning 100”
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