#6: Mel Brooks (Age 100)

Mel Brooks revolutionized comedy with classics likeBlazing Saddles(1974),Young Frankenstein(1974), andSpaceballs(1987). A WWII veteran and writer forYour Show of Shows, his sharp wit and fearless satire defined American humor for decades.
At 100, Mel Brooks is still cracking jokes and celebrating his legacy. His enduring humor and creative genius continue to influence comedians and filmmakers worldwide, proving laughter truly is the best medicine.