EGOT winner Mel Brooks has proven just how incredible his acting and filmmaking skills are over the course of his career. Along his way to stardom, he fell in love twice, resulting in two marriages.

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When they met in 1961, Bancroft was already an acclaimed dramatic actress-and intimidating to boot. Brooks spotted her while she was rehearsing a song-and-dance routine for The Perry Como Show. "A guy ...

Mel Brooks is a living legend. The 96-year-old has starred in, written and directed some of the greatest comedies of all time ...