- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- June 20, 1968
- Place of Birth
- San Antonio, Texas, USA
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 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 He…
Filmography
movieLong Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks
2025 · Self
movieLike Tears in Rain
2024 · Self
movieFrank Miller: American Genius
2024 · Self
movieThanksgiving
2023 · Thanks
movieSpy Kids: Armageddon
2023 · Producer, Editor, Director of Photography, Writer
movieHypnotic
2023 · Director of Photography, Story, Editor, Screenplay, Producer
tvDisney Gallery / Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett
2022 · Self
tvThe Book of Boba Fett
2021 · Dokk Strassi (voice), Mayor Mok Shaiz (voice), Mayor Mok Shaiz / Dokk Strassi (voice), Executive Producer, Director, Music Producer
movieRebel Without a Crew: The Robert Rodriguez Film School
2021 · Himself
movieThe Making of Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
2021 · Self
movieHappier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
2021 · Director
tvDirectors on Directors
2021 · Self
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
movieQuentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
2021 · Self (archive footage)
movieWe Can Be Heroes
2020 · Director, Writer, Director of Photography, Producer, Editor
tvDisney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
2020 · Self
movieCirque du Soleil: R.U.N
2020 · Writer
tvThe Mandalorian
2019 · Director
movieInmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo
2019 · Self
tvThe Chef Show
2019 · Self - Guest
movieUglyDolls
2019 · Producer, Story
movieRed 11
2019 · Director, Screenplay, Editor, Director of Photography, Production Design, Sound Designer, Special Effects, Camera Operator, Gaffer
movieAlita: Battle Angel
2019 · Director, Producer
movieAlso Starring Austin
2018
movieLight in the Darkness: The Impact of Night of The Living Dead
2018 · Self, Thanks
movieLife After Flash
2017 · Self
tvRide with Norman Reedus
2016 · Self
movieSock 'Em Dead
2015 · Robert Rodriguez, Writer, Director, Producer, Editor
movieSmoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
2015 · Self
tvDana White: Lookin' for a Fight
2015
movieFanarchy
2015 · Self
movie21 Years: Richard Linklater
2014 · Thanks
tvLucha Underground
2014 · Executive Producer, Creator
movieSin City: A Dame to Kill For
2014 · Sam's Friend (uncredited), Director, Producer, Editor, Original Music Composer, Director of Photography
tvMatador
2014 · Director, Executive Producer
tvThe Director's Chair
2014 · Self - Host, Director, Writer, Creator
movieFrom Dusk Till Dawn: Making the First Season
2014 · Executive Producer
tvFrom Dusk Till Dawn: The Series
2014 · Director, Writer, Creator
tvEl Mariachi
2014 · Creator
movieBullet
2014 · Producer
movieMachete Kills
2013 · Director, Story, Producer, Original Music Composer, Editor, Director of Photography
tvUncle Grandpa
2013 · Self (voice)
movieAmelia's 25th
2013 · Emilio Cruz
movieTwo Scoops
2013 · Director, Writer, Executive Producer, Music, Cinematography
movieQuentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
2013 · Self
movieDjango Unchained
2012 · Thanks
movieSide by Side
2012 · Self
movieSpy Kids: All the Time in the World
2011 · Director, Writer, Producer, Director of Photography, Original Music Composer
movieKill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
2011 · Original Music Composer
movieAcross the Line: The Exodus of Charlie Wright
2010 · Executive Producer
movieThe United Monster Talent Agency
2010 · Jaws Scientist
movieMachete
2010 · Director, Producer, Editor, Writer
moviePredators
2010 · Producer
movieShorts
2009 · Director, Writer, Cinematography, Editor, Producer, Director of Photography, Original Music Composer
Addicto de Salsa
movieAddicto de Salsa
2009 · Director
movieThe Shark Is Still Working
2009 · Self
movieFantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008 · Self
movieRed Princess Blues Animated: The Book of Violence
2007 · Thanks
movieDeath Proof
2007 · Producer
movieGrindhouse
2007 · Extra (segment "Planet Terror") (uncredited), Director, Writer, Director of Photography, Producer, Editor, Original Music Composer
moviePlanet Terror
2007 · One of Abby's Henchmen (uncredited), Director, Screenplay, Director of Photography, Editor, Producer, Visual Effects Supervisor, Sound Mix Technician, Original Music Composer, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Music Producer
Grindhouse 101
movieGrindhouse 101
2007 · Self
movieBack to the Well: 'Clerks II'
2006 · Self
tvScream Awards
2006 · Self
movieHigh Hopes
2006 · Mr. Lewis
movieCurandero
2005 · Screenplay, Executive Producer
movieThe Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
2005 · Shark (voice) (uncredited), Writer, Director of Photography, Editor, Visual Effects Supervisor, Camera Operator, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Original Music Composer
movieConfessions of a Pit Fighter
2005 · Executive Producer
movieSin City
2005 · SWAT Member (uncredited), Director, Original Music Composer, Director of Photography, Editor, Visual Effects Supervisor, Camera Operator, Sound Re-Recording Mixer
movieChampion
2005 · Self
movieThe Making of 'Kill Bill Vol. 2'
2004 · Self
Del Castillo
movieDel Castillo
2004 · Cinematography, Editor
movieKill Bill: Vol. 2
2004 · Original Music Composer
movieHow to Make Cool Home Movies
2004 · Himself (voice), Director
tvBest Week Ever
2004
movieInside Troublemaker Studios
2004 · Himself, Director, Editor
movieKill Bill: Vol. 1
2003 · Thanks
movieOnce Upon a Time in Mexico
2003 · Director, Screenplay, Editor, Original Music Composer, Producer, Production Design, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Sound Effects Editor, Director of Photography
movieSpy Kids 3-D: Game Over
2003 · Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Original Music Composer, Screenplay, Editor, Visual Effects Supervisor
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self
movieSpy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
2002 · Director, Screenplay, Producer, Original Music Composer, Director of Photography, Editor, Production Design, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Sound Effects Editor
tvGeorge Lopez
2002 · Robert Rodriguez
movieEl cuerno del diablo
2001 · Production Design
movieSpy Kids
2001 · Director, Editor, Producer, Writer, Visual Effects Supervisor, Original Music Composer, Camera Operator, Sound Re-Recording Mixer
tvDeadline
2000 · Chicago SWAT Lieutenant
movieBullfighter
2000 · Bullboy #1
movieLisa Picard Is Famous
2000 · Punk #2
movieFrom Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter
2000 · Executive Producer, Story
movieFrom Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money
1999 · Executive Producer
movieThe Faculty
1998 · Director, Producer, Editor, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Camera Operator
movieFull Tilt Boogie
1998 · Self
movieMimic
1997 · Second Unit Director
tvNash Bridges
1996 · Marlo Veras
movieFrom Dusk Till Dawn
1996 · Band Member (uncredited), Director, Executive Producer, Editor, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Steadicam Operator
movieFour Rooms
1995 · Director, Writer, Editor
movieDesperado
1995 · Director, Producer, Steadicam Operator, Editor, Writer
tvLo + plus
1995 · Self
movieRoadracers
1994 · Director, Editor, Writer
tvRebel Highway
1994 · Director, Writer, Editor
movieEl Mariachi
1993 · Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor, Writer, Sound Editor, Special Effects, Camera Operator, Still Photographer, Music Editor, Additional Editing
moviePretty Good Man
1991 · Director, Camera Operator, Animation
movieBedhead
1991 · Director, Screenplay, Story, Original Music Composer, Editor, Sound Effects, Director of Photography
Evolution of the Species: Predators Reborn
movieEvolution of the Species: Predators Reborn
— · Self
movieMachete Kills Again... in Space
— · Director, Writer
The Faculty
movieThe Faculty
— · Producer
Blood
movieBlood
— · Producer
Fire and Ice
movieFire and Ice
— · Director, Producer, Editor
Untitled We Can Be Heroes Sequel
movieUntitled We Can Be Heroes Sequel
— · Writer, Director
The Naughty List
movieThe Naughty List
— · Director, Writer, Producer
Incógnito
movieIncógnito
— · Director, Producer