Mel Brooks – 96 Years Old

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Writer-director Mel Brooks has not stopped since he entered the entertainment business back in the 1950s! While most older celebrities have some retirement plan in mind, Brooks does not want to stop working — ever! Way back in 1967, Brooks released his first film, the iconic The Producers. The rest, as they say, is history.

From there, he continued to hit home runs with classics like Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, among many others. Throughout his incredibly successful career, Brooks managed to earn a fortune of $100 million, mostly from working in film, with a few brand endorsements. There’s no doubt Brooks is one of the greats!