ROBERT RODRIGUEZ
Robert Rodriguez
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: June 20, 1968
Place of Birth: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Biography
Robert Anthony Rodriguez (/rɒˈdriːɡɛz/ ro-DREE-ghez; born June 20, 1968) is an American filmmaker, composer, and visual effects supervisor. He shoots, edits, produces, and scores many of his films in Mexico and in his home state of Texas. Rodriguez directed the 1992 action film El Mariachi, which was a commercial success after grossing $2.6 million ($5.5 million in 2023 dollars) against a budget of $7,000 ($14,937 in 2023 dollars). The film spawned two sequels, collectively known as the Mexico Trilogy: Desperado (1995) and Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003).
Filmography
Starring
2024·
Like Tears in RainSelf
Self
Self
Mayor Mok Shaiz / Dokk Strassi (voice), Mayor Mok Shaiz (voice), Dokk Strassi (voice)
Self (archive footage)
2019·
The Chef ShowSelf - Guest
Self
2018·
Also Starring Austin2017·
Life After FlashSelf
Self
2015·
Sock 'Em DeadRobert Rodriguez
2015·
FanarchySelf
2014·
The Director's ChairSelf - Host
Sam's Friend (uncredited)
2013·
Uncle GrandpaSelf (voice)
2013·
Amelia's 25thEmilio Cruz
2012·
Side by SideSelf
Jaws Scientist
Self
2007·
Grindhouse 101Self
2007·
Planet TerrorOne of Abby's Henchmen (uncredited)
2007·
GrindhouseExtra (segment "Planet Terror") (uncredited)
2006·
Scream AwardsSelf
Self
2006·
High HopesMr. Lewis
2005·
Sin CitySWAT Member (uncredited)
Shark (voice) (uncredited)
2005·
ChampionSelf
2004·
Best Week EverHimself (voice)
Himself
Self
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self
2002·
George LopezRobert Rodriguez
2000·
DeadlineChicago SWAT Lieutenant
Punk #2
2000·
BullfighterBullboy #1
1998·
Full Tilt BoogieSelf
1996·
Nash BridgesMarlo Veras
1996·
From Dusk Till DawnBand Member (uncredited)
1995·
Lo + plusSelf
Production
2023·
Spy Kids: ArmageddonWriter, Director, Director of Photography, Editor, Producer
2023·
HypnoticEditor, Producer, Screenplay, Director, Story, Director of Photography
Music, Music Producer, Director, Executive Producer
2019·
The MandalorianDirector
2014·
The Director's ChairCreator, Director, Writer
TBA·
IncógnitoProducer, Director
TBA·
The Naughty ListProducer, Writer, Director
2020·
We Can Be HeroesEditor, Producer, Director of Photography, Writer, Director
Director, Writer
2019·
UglyDollsStory, Producer
2019·
Red 11Gaffer, Camera Operator, Special Effects, Sound Designer, Production Design, Director of Photography, Editor, Screenplay, Director
TBA·
Fire and IceEditor, Producer, Director
Writer, Director
TBA·
BloodProducer
TBA·
The FacultyProducer
2023·
ThanksgivingThanks
Director
Writer
2019·
Alita: Battle AngelProducer, Director
2015·
Sock 'Em DeadEditor, Producer, Director, Writer
2014·
El MariachiCreator
2014·
Lucha UndergroundCreator, Executive Producer
Creator, Creator, Writer, Director
2014·
MatadorExecutive Producer, Director
Executive Producer
Thanks
Director of Photography, Original Music Composer, Editor, Producer, Director
2014·
BulletProducer
2013·
Two ScoopsCinematography, Music, Executive Producer, Writer, Director
2013·
Machete KillsDirector of Photography, Editor, Original Music Composer, Producer, Story, Director
2012·
Django UnchainedThanks
Original Music Composer, Director of Photography, Producer, Writer, Director
Original Music Composer
2010·
MacheteWriter, Editor, Producer, Director
Executive Producer
2010·
PredatorsProducer
2009·
Addicto de SalsaDirector
2009·
ShortsOriginal Music Composer, Director of Photography, Producer, Editor, Cinematography, Writer, Director
2007·
Planet TerrorMusic Producer, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Original Music Composer, Sound Mix Technician, Visual Effects Supervisor, Producer, Editor, Director of Photography, Screenplay, Director
2007·
GrindhouseOriginal Music Composer, Editor, Producer, Director of Photography, Writer, Director
2007·
Death ProofProducer
2005·
Sin CityScreenplay, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Camera Operator, Visual Effects Supervisor, Editor, Director of Photography, Original Music Composer, Director
Director, Original Music Composer, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Camera Operator, Visual Effects Supervisor, Editor, Director of Photography, Writer
2005·
CuranderoExecutive Producer, Screenplay
Executive Producer
2004·
Del CastilloEditor, Cinematography
Director
Editor, Director
2004·
Kill Bill: Vol. 2Original Music Composer
Visual Effects Supervisor, Editor, Screenplay, Original Music Composer, Director of Photography, Producer, Director
Director of Photography, Sound Effects Editor, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Production Design, Producer, Original Music Composer, Editor, Screenplay, Director
2003·
Kill Bill: Vol. 1Thanks
Sound Effects Editor, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Production Design, Editor, Director of Photography, Original Music Composer, Producer, Screenplay, Director
2001·
El cuerno del diabloProduction Design
2001·
Spy KidsSound Re-Recording Mixer, Camera Operator, Original Music Composer, Visual Effects Supervisor, Writer, Producer, Editor, Director
Story, Executive Producer
Executive Producer
1998·
The FacultyCamera Operator, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Editor, Producer, Director
1997·
MimicSecond Unit Director
1996·
From Dusk Till DawnSteadicam Operator, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Editor, Executive Producer, Director
1995·
DesperadoWriter, Editor, Steadicam Operator, Producer, Director
1995·
Four RoomsEditor, Writer, Director
1994·
Rebel HighwayEditor, Writer, Director
1994·
RoadracersWriter, Editor, Director
1993·
El MariachiAdditional Editing, Music Editor, Still Photographer, Camera Operator, Special Effects, Sound Editor, Writer, Editor, Director of Photography, Producer, Director
1991·
Pretty Good ManAnimation, Camera Operator, Director
1991·
BedheadDirector of Photography, Sound Effects, Editor, Original Music Composer, Story, Screenplay, Director