Robert Rodriguez

Robert Rodriguez

Filmmaker, film director, producer, screenwriter, and composer known for creating and directing films such as El Mariachi, Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn, Spy Kids series, Sin City, Machete, Alita: Battle Angel, The Faculty, and for founding the production company Troublemaker Studios and Brass Knuckle Films.

About

Robert Anthony Rodriguez is an acclaimed American filmmaker renowned for his innovative and influential work in the action and genre film space.
He gained early prominence with his debut feature El Mariachi, produced on an extremely low budget, which led to successful franchises like Desperado and Spy Kids.
Rodriguez is distinguished by his hands-on approach, often serving as writer, director, producer, editor, and composer on his projects.
His work spans cult classics and blockbuster hits, combining stylized visuals with inventive storytelling.
He also co-directed Sin City, a visually distinctive adaptation of Frank Miller's graphic novel, and directed Alita: Battle Angel, a high-profile sci-fi action film.
He is based in Austin, Texas, where he founded Troublemaker Studios, maintaining his reputation as a pioneering independent filmmaker.

Areas of Expertise

filmmaker director

Recent Podcasts

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Robert Rodriguez: Sin City, Desperado, El Mariachi, Alita, and Filmmaking | Lex Fridman Podcast #465

Topic: Filmmaking and the career of Robert Rodriguez

03:29:03758,2645,85310 months ago
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