Robert Rodriguez
Known for: Directing
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
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
2003
Series
Nash Bridges
Marlo Veras
1996
Series
Uncle Grandpa
Self (voice)
2013
Series
The Book of Boba Fett
Dokk Strassi (voice)
2021
Series
The Book of Boba Fett
Mayor Mok Shaiz (voice)
2021
Series
The Book of Boba Fett
Mayor Mok Shaiz / Dokk Strassi (voice)
2021
Film
Sin City
SWAT Member (uncredited)
2005
Film
From Dusk Till Dawn
Band Member (uncredited)
1996
Film
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
Sam's Friend (uncredited)
2014
Series
Best Week Ever
2004
Series
George Lopez
Robert Rodriguez
2002
Film
Planet Terror
One of Abby's Henchmen (uncredited)
2007
Series
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
Self
2020
Film
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
Shark (voice) (uncredited)
2005
Series
Lo + plus
Self
1995
Series
Ride with Norman Reedus
Self
2016
Film
Grindhouse
Extra (segment "Planet Terror") (uncredited)
2007
Series
Deadline
Chicago SWAT Lieutenant
2000
Series
Directors on Directors
Self
2021
Series
The Chef Show
Self - Guest
2019
Film
The Shark Is Still Working
Self
2009
Series
The Director's Chair
Self - Host
2014
Series
Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight
2015
Series
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett
Self
2022
Film
Side by Side
Self
2012
Film
Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo
Self
2019
Film
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Self
2008
Evolution of the Species: Predators Reborn
Self
Series
Scream Awards
Self
2006
Film
Amelia's 25th
Emilio Cruz
2013
Film
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
Self
2013
Film
The United Monster Talent Agency
Jaws Scientist
2010
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
Self (archive footage)
2021
Film
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Self
2015
Film
The Making of 'Kill Bill Vol. 2'
Self
2004
Film
Fanarchy
Self
2015
Film
Champion
Self
2005
Film
Bullfighter
Bullboy #1
2000
Film
Back to the Well: 'Clerks II'
Self
2006
Film
Full Tilt Boogie
Self
1998
Film
Life After Flash
Self
2017
Film
Long Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks
Self
2025
Film
Also Starring Austin
2018
Film
Frank Miller: American Genius
Self
2024
Film
High Hopes
Mr. Lewis
2006
Film
Like Tears in Rain
Self
2024
Film
Lisa Picard Is Famous
Punk #2
2000
Film
Sock 'Em Dead
Robert Rodriguez
2015
Grindhouse 101
Self
2007
Film
The Making of Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
Self
2021
Film
Inside Troublemaker Studios
Himself
2004
Film
How to Make Cool Home Movies
Himself (voice)
2004
Film
Light in the Darkness: The Impact of Night of The Living Dead
Self
2018
Film
Rebel Without a Crew: The Robert Rodriguez Film School
Himself
2021