After serving in the war, he started playing the drums at clubs in the Catskills.
It wasn’t long before his talent allowed him to trade his nightclub shows for radio and television gigs.
Brooks' career spanned decades.
His most iconic movie spoofs include “Young Frankenstein” and “Spaceballs.”
He has four children between his two marriages.
With so many children, it is no surprise that Brooks is a grandfather.
According toUSA Today, he is a proud grandfather.
His grandchildren have even helped him choose his acting roles!
That is an impressive feat for a star of his era!
His first wife was actress Anne Bancroft.
PerCBS News, Bancroft was the love of Mel’s life.
They stayed together until her death in 2005.
Their union lasted a total of 41 years, and the pair shared a son,Max Brooks.
Mel’s heartwarming romance with Bancroft wasn’t his first marriage.
He was once married to Florence Baum, an actress (perIMDb).
Together, he and Baum had three children, Stephanie, Eddie, and Nicky Brooks.
Mel is the proud grandfather to two grandchildren.
His grandson is named Henry, the son of Mel’s son Max.
His granddaughter, Samantha, is the daughter of his son Eddie.
Mel is a proud grandfather.
They want to be called Pappy, Pap, or Nick.
Nothing with ‘grand’ in it.
But I’m old-fashioned.
I like it, I earned it and it’s my title."
