Mel Brooks

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Characters played by Mel Brooks

Melephant Brooks (voice) — Toy Story 4 (2019)

Voice credit for the elephant toy.

Bigweld — Robots (2005)

Bigweld is a celebrated inventor and philanthropist whose company once supplied inventions and spare parts to poor robots. After Ratchet’s greed causes him to withdraw, Rodney’s determination renews his resolve, leading him to join the resistance and reclaim control of the company.

President Skroob / Yogurt — Spaceballs (1987)

Ruthless Spaceballs leader seeking oxygen; also wise sage Yogurt who mentors the hero.

Vlad (voice) — Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)

Dracula's ancient and traditional vampire father.

Shogun — Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022)

The Shogun is the ruler who appoints Kakamucho's protectors. Ika Chu persuades him to appoint Hank, a dog prisoner, as a provocative choice. Later, the Shogun investigates the disturbance, hears Ohga reveal Ika Chu's plan, and rewards the town's defenders by offering the samurai position.

Mr. Welling — The Little Rascals (1994)

Local authority figure or teacher, provides guidance and structure to the children's activities.

Governor William J. Le Petomane / Indian Chief — Blazing Saddles (1974)

The dim-witted state governor whom Lamarr manipulates into appointing Bart as the new sheriff. His naive decision inadvertently triggers the central conflict and Bart's arrival in Rock Ridge.

Professor Max Krassman — The Muppet Movie (1979)

Hypnotist attempting to control Kermit for Doc Hopper.

Prof. Abraham Van Helsing — Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995)

A psychiatrist who identifies Lucy and Mina as vampire victims. He suspects Dracula, orchestrates the stake-out of Lucy, exposes the Count's lack of reflection at a ball, and helps defeat Dracula by opening blinds to let sunlight in. He also asserts dominance over Dracula at the very end.

Dr. Richard H. Thorndyke — High Anxiety (1977)

The protagonist, a psychiatrist with a severe fear of heights. Hired to replace a deceased colleague at a psychiatric institute, he uncovers a murder conspiracy, clears his name after being framed, and ultimately overcomes his phobia to save a patient and defeat the corrupt staff.

Singer in "Springtime for Hitler" (voice) (uncredited) — The Producers (1968)

Off-screen vocalist providing the singing voice for the musical's lead number.

Moses / Comicus / Torquemada / Jacques / King Louis XVI — History of the World: Part I (1981)

A single actor portrays multiple historical and parodic figures across different eras. As Moses, he delivers the Ten Commandments but accidentally drops a tablet. As Comicus, a stand-up philosopher who romances Miriam, offends Emperor Nero, and crashes the Last Supper. As Torquemada, he leads a musical Spanish Inquisition. As King Louis XVI, he abuses peasants and hides from revolution. As Jacques, a bucket-holding look-alike who impersonates the king and escapes execution.

Career Overview

Mel Brooks has 194 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 14 cinematic universes — most prominently Spaceballs Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include History of the World: Part II, Robots, Spaceballs. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
194
Birth Date
1926-06-28 00:00:00
Birth Place
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 14 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q104266), public domain (CC0).