Robert Rodriguez

Personal Info

Birthday

June 20, 1968

(57 years old)

Place of Birth

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Also Known As

Robert Anthony Rodriguez

Robert Anthony Rodríguez

Robert Rodriguez

Biography

Robert Anthony Rodriguez (/rɒˈdriːɡɛz/ ro-DREE-ghez; born June 20, 1968) 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 ($5.5 million in 2023 dollars) against a budget of $7,000 ($14,937 in 2023 dollars).

Known For

Nash Bridges

The Book of Boba Fett

From Dusk Till Dawn

Sin City

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl

Planet Terror

Grindhouse

Filmography

2025
Long Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks
as Self
2024
Like Tears in Rain
as Self
Frank Miller: American Genius
as Self
2021
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
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
as Self (archive footage)
2019
Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo
as Self
2018
Light in the Darkness: The Impact of Night of The Living Dead
as Self
2017
Life After Flash
as Self
2015
Sock 'Em Dead
as Robert Rodriguez
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
as Self
Fanarchy
as Self
2014
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
as Sam's Friend (uncredited)
2013
Amelia's 25th
as Emilio Cruz
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
as Self
2012
Side by Side
as Self
2011
The Black Mamba
as Himself
2010
The United Monster Talent Agency
as Jaws Scientist
2009
The Shark Is Still Working
as Self
2008
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
as Self
2007
Planet Terror
as One of Abby's Henchmen (uncredited)
Grindhouse
as Extra (segment "Planet Terror") (uncredited)
Grindhouse 101
as Self
2006
Back to the Well: 'Clerks II'
as Self
High Hopes
as Mr. Lewis
2005
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
as Shark (voice) (uncredited)
Sin City
as SWAT Member (uncredited)
Champion
as Self
2004
The Making of 'Kill Bill Vol. 2'
as Self
How to Make Cool Home Movies
as Himself (voice)
Inside Troublemaker Studios
as Himself
2000
Bullfighter
as Bullboy #1
Lisa Picard Is Famous
as Punk #2
1998
Full Tilt Boogie
as Self
1996
From Dusk Till Dawn
as Band Member (uncredited)