Mel Brooks, 99, frankly reveals the secret to staying ‘sane and happy’
Over seven decades into a legendary career in comedy, Mel Brooks is still going strong! His career began as a comic and writer in the early 1950s, first earning notices for his work with Sid Caesar on his variety show Your Show of Shows, before branching out into making comedy albums of his own, producing and starring films, and then taking his on-screen work to the stage. As a result, he is also one of the few stars to earn the coveted EGOT distinction. © Getty ImagesMel Brooks is 99 years old and still working harder than anyone else in Hollywood! The actor and producer, who turned 99 in June of 2025, is still actively working well into his 90s, with upcoming projects like Spaceballs 2, Very Young Frankenstein, and Judd Apatow’s new documentary on his life, Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!. The two-part docuseries tribute, per its logline, “follows the life, career, friendships, and loves of legendary writer, director, producer, and performer Mel Brooks, chronicling his early experiences and rise to superstardom.” …
