
Robert Rodriguez
Known for Directing · 52 credits
- Born
- 1968-06-20 (age 57)
- Place of birth
- San Antonio, Texas, USA
- Also known as
- Robert Anthony Rodriguez · Robert Anthony Rodríguez
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).
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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Known For
TV Shows (16)

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self

Nash Bridges
1996
as Marlo Veras

Uncle Grandpa
2013
as Self (voice)

The Book of Boba Fett
2021
as Dokk Strassi (voice) / Mayor Mok Shaiz (voice) / Mayor Mok Shaiz / Dokk Strassi (voice)

Best Week Ever
2004

George Lopez
2002
as Robert Rodriguez

Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
2020
as Self

Deadline
2000
as Chicago SWAT Lieutenant

Lo + plus
1995
as Self

Ride with Norman Reedus
2016
as Self

The Chef Show
2019
as Self - Guest

Directors on Directors
2021
as Self

Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett
2022
as Self

The Director's Chair
2014
as Self - Host

Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight
2015

Scream Awards
2006
as Self
Movies (36)

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)

Planet Terror
2007
as One of Abby's Henchmen (uncredited)

Grindhouse
2007
as Extra (segment "Planet Terror") (uncredited)

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
2005
as Shark (voice) (uncredited)
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
2021
as Self (archive footage)

Side by Side
2012
as Self

Frank Miller: American Genius
2024
as Self

Back to the Well: 'Clerks II'
2006
as Self

Full Tilt Boogie
1998
as Self

Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
2013
as Self

Amelia's 25th
2013
as Emilio Cruz

The Shark Is Still Working
2009
as Self

Lisa Picard Is Famous
2000
as Punk #2

Life After Flash
2017
as Self

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
2015
as Self

Champion
2005
as Self

The United Monster Talent Agency
2010
as Jaws Scientist

Like Tears in Rain
2024
as Self

High Hopes
2006
as Mr. Lewis

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008
as Self

Long Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks
2025
as Self

Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo
2019
as Self

Bullfighter
2000
as Bullboy #1

Fanarchy
2015
as Self

Sock 'Em Dead
2015
as Robert Rodriguez

The Making of Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
2021
as Self

The Making of 'Kill Bill Vol. 2'
2004
as Self

Also Starring Austin
2018

Light in the Darkness: The Impact of Night of The Living Dead
2018
as Self
Evolution of the Species: Predators Reborn
as Self

Inside Troublemaker Studios
2004
as Himself

Rebel Without a Crew: The Robert Rodriguez Film School
2021
as Himself

How to Make Cool Home Movies
2004
as Himself (voice)
Grindhouse 101
2007
as Self
About 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 the Mexico Trilogy: Desperado (1995) and Once Upon a Time in… With 52 credits spanning from 1995 to 2025, Robert Rodriguez has appeared in 36 films and 16 TV shows.
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Most Popular Robert Rodriguez Movies
- 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)
- Planet Terror (2007) — as One of Abby's Henchmen (uncredited)
- Grindhouse (2007) — as Extra (segment "Planet Terror") (uncredited)
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