Robert Anthony Rodríguez (born June 20, 1968) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, editor and musician. He shoots and produces many of his films in his native Texas and Mexico. He has directed such films as Desperado (1995), From Dusk till Dawn (1996), The Faculty (1998), Spy Kids (2001), Sin City (2005), Planet Terror (2007), and Machete (2010). He also produced the latest installment in the Predator series, Predators (2010).
Known For
Long Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks
Self
2025
Like Tears in Rain
Self
2024
Frank Miller: American Genius
Self
2024
Art-House America: Austin Film Society
Self (Archive Footage)
2023
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett
Self · (1 episode)
2022
The Book of Boba Fett
Dokk Strassi (voice) · (2 episodes)
2021
The Book of Boba Fett
Mayor Mok Shaiz (voice) · (1 episode)
2021
The Book of Boba Fett
Mayor Mok Shaiz / Dokk Strassi (voice) · (1 episode)
2021
Rebel Without a Crew: The Robert Rodriguez Film School
Himself
2021
The Making of Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
Self
2021
Variety Studio: Directors on Directors
Self · (1 episode)
2021
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
Self (archive footage)
2021
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
Self · (1 episode)
2020
Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo
Self
2019
The Chef Show
Self · (1 episode)
2019
Also Starring Austin
2018
Light in the Darkness: The Impact of Night of The Living Dead
Self
2018
Life After Flash
Self
2017
Ride with Norman Reedus
Self · (1 episode)
2016
Sock 'Em Dead
Robert Rodriguez
2015
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Self
2015
Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight
(1 episode)
2015
Fanarchy
Self
2015
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
Sam's Friend (uncredited)
2014
The Director's Chair
Self - Host · (13 episodes)
2014
Uncle Grandpa
Self (voice) · (1 episode)
2013
Amelia's 25th
Emilio Cruz
2013
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
Self
2013
Side by Side
Self
2012
The Black Mamba
Himself
2011
The United Monster Talent Agency
Jaws Scientist
2010
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
Self
2009
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Self
2008
Grindhouse
Extra (segment "Planet Terror") (uncredited)
2007
Planet Terror
One of Abby's Henchmen (uncredited)
2007
Grindhouse 101
Self
2007
Back to the Well: 'Clerks II'
Self
2006
Scream Awards
Himself · (1 episode)
2006
High Hopes
Mr. Lewis
2006
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
Shark (voice) (uncredited)
2005
Sin City
SWAT Member (uncredited)
2005
Champion
Self
2005
The Making of 'Kill Bill Vol. 2'
Self
2004
How to Make Cool Home Movies
Himself (voice)
2004
Best Week Ever
(1 episode)
2004
Inside Troublemaker Studios
Himself
2004
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · (1 episode)
2003
George Lopez
Robert Rodriguez · (1 episode)
2002
Deadline
(1 episode)
2000
Bullfighter
Bullboy #1
2000
Lisa Picard Is Famous
Punk #2
2000
Full Tilt Boogie
Self
1998
Nash Bridges
Marlo Veras · (1 episode)
1996
From Dusk Till Dawn
Band Member (uncredited)
1996
Lo + plus
Self · (1 episode)
1995