BROOKS TO BE HONOURED BY ACADEMY

2009-07-02 03:21:06 -

Moviemaker and funnyman MEL BROOKS is to be the subject of a star-studded tribute at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles later this month (24Jul09) The comedian, director, actor and writer, who is one of only 12 people to win an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award, will be feted by famous fans, friends and stars of his movies.
Special guests will include Richard Benjamin, Young Frankenstein co-stars Teri Garr and Cloris Leachman, Carl Reiner, Tracey Ullman and Lesley Ann Warren.