The legendaryMel Brooksis now 95 years old, and his name has begun to trend online with fans paying tribute to the comedy icon. A fixture of show business for several decades, Brooks is certainly among the most highly regarded minds in entertainment, particularly when it comes to comedy. Some of his most popular titles includeYoung Frankenstein,Blazing Saddles,Spaceballs, andRobin Hood: Men in Tights.
As one of Hollywood’s brightest stars, Brooks is getting a lot of love in honor of hisbirthday. On Twitter, many tribute posts are pouring in as fans everywhere praise Brooks and some of their favorite movies he’s done. Joining the fans are many of Brooks' friends and colleagues, and it all shows just how popular the filmmaker continues to be in his mid 90s.
Comedian Richard Lewis, who worked with Brooks onCurb Your Enthusiasm, posted a photo of himself alongside Brooks and Larry David along with the message: “Birthday Boy! 95! That’s young for God.”
“‘It’s good to be the King,'” quotes former NBA player Rex Chapman. “Happy 95th birthday to The King - Mel Brooks. It’s his first birthday since the passing of lifelong pal Carl Reiner who passed away June 29 of last year. Rip. HBD, Mel…”
Comedian Corey Forrester, who once celebrated his own birthday with Brooks, posted to Twitter on the night before: “I hope that tomorrow you have the greatest birthday you’ve ever had, Mr. Brooks. The one I spent with you was certainly mine. You remain forever my idol and the best that ever did it. Period.”
Posting an image of himself with Brooks, author Josh Sabarra tweeted, “I love @MelBrooks! Happy 95th birthday.”
Countless fans are alsohonoring the comedy legend. Retweeting a photo of Brooks showing off his many awards, one fan said, “A man whose work has made me laugh just about as loud, as long and as joyfully as anyone ever has. Happy birthday, Mel Brooks.”
“The great Mel Brooks is 95 today,” says someone else. “Happy Birthday to this legendary comedic genius.”
And posting an image of Brookson the set of Young Frankensteinwith Madeline Kahn, another fan writes, “Happy Birthday Mel Brooks! Comedic actor, director and writer who’s made me p*ss myself more times than I’d like to admit. May you live to be 2000 years old, sir!”
Ever the entertainer, Brooks is still working as a voice actor these days. He played Vlad Dracula in theHotel Transylvaniamovies and appeared as Melephant Brooks inToy Story 4. Meanwhile, Brooks is also attached to theupcoming animated comedy Blazing Samurai, which is inspired by Brooks’ movieBlazing Saddles. Featuring Brooks as the voice of Shogun, the cast also includes Michael Cera, Samuel L. Jackson, Ricky Gervais, Michelle Yeoh, George Takei, and Djimon Hounsou. The release date hasn’t yet been revealed.
Let us also join the fans in wishing a very happy birthday to Mel Brooks! Here’s to many, many more to come. You can see what other fans are saying about the comedy icon on his birthday over on Twitter.
