Drew Friedman's new Mel Brooks portrait marks the comedian's 100th birthday
Drew Friedman has created a limited edition fine art print of Mel Brooks to celebrate the comedian's upcoming 100th birthday. The print is hand-numbered and signed, with only 20 copies available. Friedman's announcement highlights Brooks's extensive and influential career in comedy.
- ▪Drew Friedman released a limited edition print of Mel Brooks for his 100th birthday.
- ▪The print is hand-numbered and signed, with only 20 copies available.
- ▪Friedman reflects on Brooks's long career, which includes iconic works like 'The Producers' and 'Blazing Saddles.'
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Drew Friedman's new Mel Brooks portrait marks the comedian's 100th birthday Mark Frauenfelder 3:26 pm Mon May 18, 2026 MEL BROOKS: 2026 limited edition fine art print by DREW FRIEDMAN Drew Friedman has released a limited edition fine art print of Mel Brooks, hand-numbered and signed in a run of just 20, to mark Brooks's 100th birthday on June 28, 2026. Friedman's announcement recalls Brooks's career — starting at 14 as a Borscht Belt "tummler" doing audience warmup, then The Two Thousand Year Old Man with Carl Reiner, Your Show of Shows, Get Smart, The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, producing The Elephant Man, and writing "Springtime for Hitler." "We can't say it's Mel in his prime," says Drew, "because when has Brooks ever not been in his prime?" Previously: It's Kurt…
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