In Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993), Mel Brooks plays Rabbi Tuckman, serving double duty as the film’s director, co-writer, and producer. His character is a hilarious, wandering Jewish reflection of the classic Friar Tuck. This role marked a significant milestone for Brooks, as it was the first time he had appeared in one of his own films without receiving top billing or playing the main lead since 1974’s Young Frankenstein. @lovablecinemaaddiction #melbrooks #jewishpeople #robinhoodmenintights #blazingsaddles #youngfrankenstein