Directing · San Antonio, Texas, USA · Born June 20, 1968
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.
MovieLong Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks
2025
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MovieLike Tears in Rain
2024
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MovieFrank Miller: American Genius
2024
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TVDisney Gallery / Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett
2022
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TVThe Book of Boba Fett
2021
as Dokk Strassi (voice)
MovieRebel Without a Crew: The Robert Rodriguez Film School
2021
as Himself
MovieThe Making of Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
2021
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TVDirectors on Directors
2021
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Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
2021
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TVDisney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
2020
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MovieInmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo
2019
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TVThe Chef Show
2019
as Self - Guest
MovieAlso Starring Austin
2018
MovieLight in the Darkness: The Impact of Night of The Living Dead
2018
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MovieLife After Flash
2017
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TVRide with Norman Reedus
2016
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MovieSock 'Em Dead
2015
as Robert Rodriguez
MovieSmoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
2015
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TVDana White: Lookin' for a Fight
2015
MovieFanarchy
2015
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MovieSin City: A Dame to Kill For
2014
as Sam's Friend (uncredited)
TVThe Director's Chair
2014
as Self - Host
TVUncle Grandpa
2013
as Self (voice)
MovieAmelia's 25th
2013
as Emilio Cruz
MovieQuentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
2013
as Self
MovieSide by Side
2012
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MovieThe United Monster Talent Agency
2010
as Jaws Scientist
MovieThe Shark Is Still Working
2009
as Self
MovieFantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008
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MovieGrindhouse
2007
as Extra (segment "Planet Terror") (uncredited)
MoviePlanet Terror
2007
as One of Abby's Henchmen (uncredited)
Grindhouse 101
2007
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MovieBack to the Well: 'Clerks II'
2006
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TVScream Awards
2006
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MovieHigh Hopes
2006
as Mr. Lewis
MovieThe Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
2005
as Shark (voice) (uncredited)
MovieSin City
2005
as SWAT Member (uncredited)
MovieChampion
2005
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MovieThe Making of 'Kill Bill Vol. 2'
2004
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MovieHow to Make Cool Home Movies
2004
as Himself (voice)
TVBest Week Ever
2004
MovieInside Troublemaker Studios
2004
as Himself
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
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TVGeorge Lopez
2002
as Robert Rodriguez
TVDeadline
2000
as Chicago SWAT Lieutenant
MovieBullfighter
2000
as Bullboy #1
MovieLisa Picard Is Famous
2000
as Punk #2
MovieFull Tilt Boogie
1998
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TVNash Bridges
1996
as Marlo Veras
MovieFrom Dusk Till Dawn
1996
as Band Member (uncredited)
TVLo + plus
1995
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Evolution of the Species: Predators Reborn
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