Robert Rodriguez
Known for Directing · 52 credits
- Born
- 1968-06-20 (age 58)
- Place of birth
- San Antonio, Texas, USA
- Also known as
- Robert Anthony Rodriguez · Robert Anthony Rodríguez
Biography
Robert Anthony Rodriguez 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 against a budget of $7,000. 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.
Known For
TV Shows (16)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
Uncle Grandpa
2013
as Self (voice)
Nash Bridges
1996
as Marlo Veras
Best Week Ever
2004
The Book of Boba Fett
2021
as Dokk Strassi (voice) / Mayor Mok Shaiz (voice) / Mayor Mok Shaiz / Dokk Strassi (voice)
George Lopez
2002
as Robert Rodriguez
Lo + plus
1995
as Self
Ride with Norman Reedus
2016
as Self
The Chef Show
2019
as Self - Guest
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
2020
as Self
Deadline
2000
as Chicago SWAT Lieutenant
Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight
2015
The Director's Chair
2014
as Self - Host
Directors on Directors
2021
as Self
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett
2022
as Self
Scream Awards
2006
as Self
Movies (36)
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
2014
as Sam's Friend (uncredited)
Sin City
2005
as SWAT Member (uncredited)
From Dusk Till Dawn
1996
as Band Member (uncredited)
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
2005
as Shark (voice) (uncredited)
Grindhouse
2007
as Extra (segment "Planet Terror") (uncredited)
Planet Terror
2007
as One of Abby's Henchmen (uncredited)
Side by Side
2012
as Self
The Shark Is Still Working
2009
as Self
Bullfighter
2000
as Bullboy #1
Like Tears in Rain
2024
as Self
Lisa Picard Is Famous
2000
as Punk #2
Champion
2005
as Self
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Life After Flash
2017
as Self
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008
as Self
Full Tilt Boogie
1998
as Self
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
2013
as Self
Evolution of the Species: Predators Reborn
as Self
Amelia's 25th
2013
as Emilio Cruz
Fanarchy
2015
as Self
Also Starring Austin
2018
Back to the Well: 'Clerks II'
2006
as Self
Long Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks
2025
as Self
Grindhouse 101
2007
as Self
The Making of 'Kill Bill Vol. 2'
2004
as Self
The United Monster Talent Agency
2010
as Jaws Scientist
High Hopes
2006
as Mr. Lewis
Sock 'Em Dead
2015
as Robert Rodriguez
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
2015
as Self
Frank Miller: American Genius
2024
as Self
Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo
2019
as Self
Inside Troublemaker Studios
2004
as Himself
How to Make Cool Home Movies
2004
as Himself (voice)
Light in the Darkness: The Impact of Night of The Living Dead
2018
as Self
The Making of Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
2021
as Self
Rebel Without a Crew: The Robert Rodriguez Film School
2021
as Himself
About Robert Rodriguez
Robert Anthony Rodriguez 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 against a budget of $7,000. 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 adaptat… 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
- Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014) — as Sam's Friend (uncredited)
- Sin City (2005) — as SWAT Member (uncredited)
- From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) — as Band Member (uncredited)
- The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl (2005) — as Shark (voice) (uncredited)
- Grindhouse (2007) — as Extra (segment "Planet Terror") (uncredited)
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