Mel Brooks To Be Honored By Academy On July 24

Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles will be honoring Mel Brooks on July 24. The actor, director, composer and writer will be hailed by a star-studded tribute.

Stars such as Richard Benjamin, Tracey Ulman, Lesley Ann Warren, Cloris Leachman and Carl Reiner will pay tribute to the comedian. The event will be hosted by Leonard Maltin and will be held at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater at 8:00 pm.

The evening will include film clips and personal stories from Mel's friends and artistic collaborators. Brooks film credits include "The Producers," "Blazing Saddles," "Young Frankenstein," "Spaceballs," "Life Stinks" and many, many more.

During Brooks' career, he has won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award. There are only 11 other people that can boast all of these awards in the industry.