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 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.
Filmography
Long Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks
as Self
Long Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks
as Self
Like Tears in Rain
as Self
Like Tears in Rain
as Self
Frank Miller: American Genius
as Self
Frank Miller: American Genius
as Self
Rebel Without a Crew: The Robert Rodriguez Film School
as Himself
Rebel Without a Crew: The Robert Rodriguez Film School
as Himself
The Making of Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
as Self
The Making of Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
as Self
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
as Self (archive footage)
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
as Self (archive footage)
Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo
as Self
Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo
as Self
Also Starring Austin
Also Starring Austin
Light in the Darkness: The Impact of Night of The Living Dead
as Self
Light in the Darkness: The Impact of Night of The Living Dead
as Self
Life After Flash
as Self
Life After Flash
as Self
Sock 'Em Dead
as Robert Rodriguez
Sock 'Em Dead
as Robert Rodriguez
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
as Self
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
as Self
Fanarchy
as Self
Fanarchy
as Self
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
as Sam's Friend (uncredited)
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
as Sam's Friend (uncredited)
Amelia's 25th
as Emilio Cruz
Amelia's 25th
as Emilio Cruz
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
as Self
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
as Self
Side by Side
as Self
Side by Side
as Self
The United Monster Talent Agency
as Jaws Scientist
The United Monster Talent Agency
as Jaws Scientist
The Shark Is Still Working
as Self
The Shark Is Still Working
as Self
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
as Self
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
as Self
Grindhouse
as Extra (segment "Planet Terror") (uncredited)
Grindhouse
as Extra (segment "Planet Terror") (uncredited)
Planet Terror
as One of Abby's Henchmen (uncredited)
Planet Terror
as One of Abby's Henchmen (uncredited)
Grindhouse 101
as Self
Grindhouse 101
as Self
Back to the Well: 'Clerks II'
as Self
Back to the Well: 'Clerks II'
as Self
High Hopes
as Mr. Lewis
High Hopes
as Mr. Lewis
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
as Shark (voice) (uncredited)
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
as Shark (voice) (uncredited)
Champion
as Self
Champion
as Self
The Making of 'Kill Bill Vol. 2'
as Self
The Making of 'Kill Bill Vol. 2'
as Self
How to Make Cool Home Movies
as Himself (voice)
How to Make Cool Home Movies
as Himself (voice)
Inside Troublemaker Studios
as Himself
Inside Troublemaker Studios
as Himself
Bullfighter
as Bullboy #1
Bullfighter
as Bullboy #1
Lisa Picard Is Famous
as Punk #2
Lisa Picard Is Famous
as Punk #2
Full Tilt Boogie
as Self
Full Tilt Boogie
as Self
From Dusk Till Dawn
as Band Member (uncredited)
From Dusk Till Dawn
as Band Member (uncredited)
Evolution of the Species: Predators Reborn
as Self
Evolution of the Species: Predators Reborn
as Self