Mel Brooks reached his 100th birthday on Sunday, June 28, a milestone marked by tributes from Hollywood colleagues and a significant honor for one of his most iconic films. The celebrated comedy filmmaker, known for classics like "The Producers" and "Young Frankenstein," was honored as his 1974 satirical Western comedy "Blazing Saddles" was officially named the funniest film of all time by the American Film Institute (AFI).

Actor and singer Josh Gad, who is collaborating with Brooks on the upcoming sequel "Spaceballs: The New One," shared his admiration on social media. Gad posted photos of himself with Brooks, reflecting on their five-year collaboration. "Today we celebrate 100 years of his life and legacy," Gad wrote. "He has made us laugh and hurt on the big screen, the small screen, the stage and even on our record players."

Brooks' career began in the 1950s, establishing him as a prolific writer and director. He is one of a select group of individuals to achieve EGOT status, winning Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards. His directorial debut, "The Producers" in 1967, earned him an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Other notable directorial works include "Young Frankenstein," "Silent Movie," and "History of the World: Part I."

"Blazing Saddles," which Brooks co-wrote and directed, was previously ranked sixth on AFI's "100 Years... 100 Laughs" list before its ascent to the top spot. The film, starring Gene Wilder and Cleavon Little, grossed approximately $119 million on a budget of $2.6 million.

Brooks was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1926 and served in World War II. His early career included drumming at nightclubs and writing for television shows such as "Your Show of Shows" and "Caesar's Hour." He also co-created the popular series "Get Smart."

Other tributes came from actor Albert Brooks, who humorously noted the common misconception that they are related, calling Mel Brooks "one of the great comic minds of the last 100 years." Adam Aron, CEO of AMC Theatres, also posted a tribute, celebrating Brooks' century of making audiences laugh.

Brooks received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010 and the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2013. He was married to actress Anne Bancroft from 1964 until her death in 2005; they had one son, Max Brooks. His earlier marriage to Florence Baum from 1953 to 1962 resulted in three children.