Spaceballs: Directed by Mel Brooks. With Mel Brooks, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman. A star-pilot for hire and his trusty sidekick must come to the rescue of a princess and save Planet Druidia from the clutches of the evil Spaceballs.

Spaceballs (1987) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

Mel Brooks. Actor: Spaceballs. Mel Brooks was born Melvin Kaminsky on June 28, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York. He served in WWII, and afterwards got a job playing the drums at nightclubs in the Catskills. Brooks eventually started a comedy act and also worked in radio and as Master Entertainer at Grossinger's Resort before going to television.

With Mel Brooks, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman. A star-pilot for hire and his trusty sidekick must come to the rescue of a princess and save Planet Druidia from the clutches of the evil Spaceballs.

Released in 1987, Mel Brooks' "Spaceballs" parodies the Star Wars flicks and includes jokes based on Star Trek, "Lawrence of Arabia," "Alien" and "Planet of the Apes." Some people hate this film, but it works for what it is: a totally goofy spoof.

But Brooks himself who played 'Yogurt' and 'President Skroob', Bill Pullman as 'Lone Star' and Daphne Zuniga as 'Princess Vespa' are still working. Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Spaceballs"...

Spaceballs: The Animated Series: Created by Mel Brooks, Thomas Meehan. With Mel Brooks, Dee Bradley Baker, Tino Insana, Rino Romano. An animated parody of popular science fiction movies and TV shows.

Spaceballs: The Documentary: With Mel Brooks, Bill Pullman, Dick Van Patten, George Wyner. The cast and crew of Spaceballs looks back at the making of the movie in this documentary produced for the special features on Spaceballs: The Special Edition DVD.

Mel Brooks. Actor: Spaceballs. Mel Brooks was born Melvin Kaminsky on June 28, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York. He served in WWII, and afterwards got a job playing the drums at nightclubs in the Catskills. Brooks eventually started a comedy act and also worked in radio and as Master Entertainer at Grossinger's Resort before going to television.

Mel Brooks: [cast] Mel Brooks cast himself as President Skroob and Yogurt, and cast Dom DeLuise as the voice of Pizza the Hutt.