Robert Rodriguez
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 th
Rodriguez directed From Dusk till Dawn in 1996 and developed its television series adaptation(2014–2016). He co-directed the 2005 neo-noir crime thriller anthology Sin City (adapted from the graphic novel of the same name) and the 2014 sequel, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For. He is also the creator of the Spy Kids franchise, as well as The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D (2005), Planet Terror (2007), Machete (2010), We Can Be Heroes (2020), and directed The Faculty (1998) and Alita: Battle Angel (2019).
Rodriguez is a close friend and frequent collaborator of filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, who founded the production company A Band Apart, of which Rodriguez was a member. In December 2013, Rodriguez launched his own cable television channel, El Rey.
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Born
Jun 20, 1968
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Known For
Directing
Movies
36 acting
214 crew
Popularity
1.6
Known For
From Dusk Till Dawn
1996
as Band Member (uncredited)
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
2014
as Sam's Friend (uncredited)
Sin City
2005
as SWAT Member (uncredited)
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
2005
as Shark (voice) (uncredited)
Planet Terror
2007
as One of Abby's Henchmen (uncredited)
Grindhouse
2007
as Extra (segment "Planet Terror") (uncredited)
Side by Side
2012
as Self
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