Mel Brooks, also known as Melvin Kaminsky, was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 28, 1926. His father died of kidney disease when he was just two years old. He grew up in tenement housing.

Max Brooks—the son of Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft—was born while his dad was busy writing the film. Max has gone on to have ...

Hollywood icon Mel Brooks, 97, was full of his usual cheery ... He was also snapped afterwards – with his Peabody prize – alongside his adult son Max, 52, who he shared with late wife Anne ...