Robert Rodriguez
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1968 — Present
Film directorproducerscreenwritercinematographervisual effects supervisorcomposerfilm editorchefacto
Personal Info
- Born
- Jun 20, 1968
- Age
- 57
- Birth Place
- San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
LEGACY & ORIGINS
Born Robert Anthony Rodriguez
June 20, 1968 (age 57)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Alma mater University of Texas at Austin
Occupations
Film directorproducerscreenwritercinematographervisual effects supervisorcomposerfilm editorchefactor
Years active 1991–present
Works Full list
Spouse Elizabeth Avellán
(m. 1991; sep. 2006)
Children 5
Relatives Patricia Vonne (sister)
Danny Trejo (second cousin)
Diego Andres Rodriguez (nephew)
Website Troublemaker Studios
Signature
Robert Anthony Rodriguez (/rɒˈdriːɡɛz/ ro-DREE-ghez; born June 20, 1968) is an American filmmaker, composer, actor, chef 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 known collectively 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 also directed The Faculty (1998) and Alita: Battle Angel (2019).
June 20, 1968 (age 57)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Alma mater University of Texas at Austin
Occupations
Film directorproducerscreenwritercinematographervisual effects supervisorcomposerfilm editorchefactor
Years active 1991–present
Works Full list
Spouse Elizabeth Avellán
(m. 1991; sep. 2006)
Children 5
Relatives Patricia Vonne (sister)
Danny Trejo (second cousin)
Diego Andres Rodriguez (nephew)
Website Troublemaker Studios
Signature
Robert Anthony Rodriguez (/rɒˈdriːɡɛz/ ro-DREE-ghez; born June 20, 1968) is an American filmmaker, composer, actor, chef 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 known collectively 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 also directed The Faculty (1998) and Alita: Battle Angel (2019).
Life & Career Details
Born Robert Anthony Rodriguez
June 20, 1968 (age 57)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Alma mater University of Texas at Austin
Occupations
Film directorproducerscreenwritercinematographervisual effects supervisorcomposerfilm editorchefactor
Years active 1991–present
Works Full list
Spouse Elizabeth Avellán
(m. 1991; sep. 2006)
Children 5
Relatives Patricia Vonne (sister)
Danny Trejo (second cousin)
Diego Andres Rodriguez (nephew)
Website Troublemaker Studios
Signature
Robert Anthony Rodriguez (/rɒˈdriːɡɛz/ ro-DREE-ghez; born June 20, 1968) is an American filmmaker, composer, actor, chef 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 known collectively 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 also directed The Faculty (1998) and Alita: Battle Angel (2019).
June 20, 1968 (age 57)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Alma mater University of Texas at Austin
Occupations
Film directorproducerscreenwritercinematographervisual effects supervisorcomposerfilm editorchefactor
Years active 1991–present
Works Full list
Spouse Elizabeth Avellán
(m. 1991; sep. 2006)
Children 5
Relatives Patricia Vonne (sister)
Danny Trejo (second cousin)
Diego Andres Rodriguez (nephew)
Website Troublemaker Studios
Signature
Robert Anthony Rodriguez (/rɒˈdriːɡɛz/ ro-DREE-ghez; born June 20, 1968) is an American filmmaker, composer, actor, chef 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 known collectively 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 also directed The Faculty (1998) and Alita: Battle Angel (2019).
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