Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! Celebrates Comedy Legend
Mel Brooks is a very famous comedian who has made people laugh for a long time.
He is now 99 years old, and there is a new documentary about his life.
The documentary is called 'Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!'
and it shows many stories from his life, like his childhood, his famous works, and his friendships.
Many other famous comedians, like Dave Chappelle and Jerry Seinfeld, talk about how Mel Brooks has inspired them.
The documentary also shows that Mel Brooks' comedy comes from a deep, personal place.
Even though he has had some sad times in his life, like the loss of his wife and friends, he always finds a way to make people laugh.
The documentary is a big celebration of his life and work, and it shows why he is such a beloved figure in comedy.
Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! is a two-part documentary debuting on HBO and HBO Max.
Directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio, it celebrates the life and comedy of Mel Brooks.
The documentary covers Brooks' childhood, career, and personal life, including his marriage to Anne Bancroft and friendship with Carl Reiner.
Notable comedians like Dave Chappelle, Jerry Seinfeld, and Sarah Silverman discuss Brooks' influence.
Brooks' comedy is shown to derive from deep, personal, and intrinsically Jewish experiences.
- Who
- Mel Brooks, a comedy legend
- What
- A documentary titled 'Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!'
- When
- Debuts on Thursday, Mel Brooks turns 100 in June
- Where
- HBO and HBO Max
- Why
- To celebrate Mel Brooks' life and comedy legacy
- Documentary Title
- Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!
- Directors
- Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio
- Platform
- HBO and HBO Max
- Release Date
- Thursday (debut)
- Mel Brooks' Age
- 99 years old (turning 100 in June)
- Notable Works
- The Producers, Blazing Saddles, 2000 Year Old Man sketches
- Marriage
- Anne Bancroft (deceased in 2005)
- Friendship
- Carl Reiner (deceased in 2020)