Eli Roth
Eli Roth is an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter known for his work in the horror genre. He gained recognition for films like 'Cabin Fever' and 'Hostel,' establishing a reputation for graphic and intense storytelling. Roth is noted for his distinctive voice and unique... Read More
Known for
Hostel (2005)
Three backpackers head to a Slovakian city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations, with no idea of the hell that awaits them.
Knock Knock (2015)
When a devoted husband and father is left home alone for the weekend, two stranded young women unexpectedly knock on his door for help....
Death Wish (1974)
After his wife is murdered by street punks, a pacifistic New York City architect becomes a one-man vigilante squad, prowling the streets for would-be...
Personal details
Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Ice Cream ManAn idyllic summer town descends into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results. |
Marty | |
| 2026 |
Death BoomAs a “spiritual follow-up” to 'Fin', 'Death Boom' “pulls back the curtain on the catastrophic mental and environmental impacts of... |
Self – Narrator (voice) | |
| 2026 |
The Thing ExpandedThe ultimate companion to John Carpenter’s "The Thing", digging deep into the proverbial iceberg to enhance your viewing experience with... |
Self | |
| 2026 |
Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories PodcastTCM host Ben Mankiewicz in conversation with iconic filmmakers and writers as they discuss their earliest film memories, favorite films,... |
Self | |
| 2026 | Self | ||
| 2025 |
Night Always ComesFacing eviction in a city her family can no longer afford, a woman plunges into a desperate and increasingly dangerous... |
Blake | |
| 2025 |
The Piano KillerFaux trailer featured before Jimmy and Stiggs. |
Unknown character | |
| 2024 |
Phoning It InYour favorite celebrities go through their contacts and make hilarious prank phone calls. |
Self (voice) | |
| 2023 |
Fright KreweAn ancient prophecy and a Voodoo Queen put misfit teens in charge of saving New Orleans from the biggest demonic... |
Necromancer / Douglas (voice) | |
| 2023 |
The IdolAfter a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn's last tour, she’s determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest... |
Andrew Finkelstein | |
| 2023 |
Eli Roth Presents: The Legion of ExorcistsEvil is on the rise. Standing on the frontlines of this spiritual war is the Legion of Exorcists, who use... |
Self - Host | |
| 2022 |
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund StoryRobert Englund has become one of the most revolutionary horror icons of our generation. This intimate portrait captures the man... |
Self | |
| 2022 |
Charles Band’s Full Moon FreakshowJoin trailblazing producer, director, best-selling author and B-movie mogul Charles Band as he invites you into his weird world. |
Unknown character | |
| 2022 |
Youn's Unexpected JourneyYoun Yuh-jung spends days in L.A. continuing her global acting career after Minari and Pachinko. Lee Seo-jin joins the show... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
Inferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of ExcessWho was Joe D'Amato aka. Aristide Massaccesi? A genius of horror in the USA, a master of eroticism in France,... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
Death Rider in the House of VampiresIn the Wild West, the mysterious Death Rider enters a dangerous Vampire Sanctuary where the price of admission is a... |
Drac Cassidy | |
| 2021 |
FinA group of scientists, researchers and activists sail around the globe to unveil the truth behind the deaths of millions... |
Unknown character | |
| 2021 |
I Am Alfred HitchcockInterviews and archival footage weave together to tell the story of the Master of Suspense, one of the most influential... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
Tales of the UncannyA detailed look at the history of horror anthology films. |
Self | |
| 2020 |
Chris Jericho's 30th Anniversary CelebrationThis television special edition of AEW Dynamite celebrated the 30th anniversary of Chris Jericho's professional wrestling debut. Dog Collar match... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
Dead Talk LiveFilm/TV Entertainment TV Talk Show Featuring Celebrity Guest Interviews. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2019 |
QT8: The First EightA detailed account of the life and artistic career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, from his early days as a... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
EuphoriaA group of high school students navigate love and friendships in a world of drugs, sex, trauma, and social media. |
Batman | |
| 2019 |
Godzilla: King of the MonstersFollows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters,... |
Fighter Pilot (uncredited) | |
| 2019 |
The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob BriggsThe World’s Foremost Drive-in Movie Critic – actually he’s pretty much the world’s only Drive-in Critic – Joe Bob Briggs... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
Eli Roth's History of HorrorAn in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films. |
Self - Host | |
| 2018 |
Me Me Lai Bites BackDocumentary on actress Me Me Lai, who's best known for playing native girls in several controversial Italian cannibal jungle adventure... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
The House with a Clock in Its WallsWhen ten-year-old Lewis is suddenly orphaned, he is sent to live with his Uncle Jonathan in a creaky (and creepy)... |
Comrade Ivan | |
| 2017 |
78/52The most famous murder scene in movie history comprises 78 camera settings and 52 cuts: the shower scene in Alfred... |
Self | |
| 2016 |
Cabin FeverWhile staying at a remote cabin for a week-long vacation, a group of five college friends succumb to an infectious,... |
Unknown character | |
| 2015 |
Star Wars: Greatest MomentsAlex Zane counts down the top 20 Star Wars moments as voted by the public. Includes contributions from famous fans... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Game Changer: The Legacy of SawGenerations of movie fans have thrilled to Saw's blood-curdling story of a serial killer who traps his victims in a... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Zombies Gone Wild!Director, producer and actor Eli Roth on Nightmare City and the wild cinema of Umberto Lenzi. |
Unknown character | |
| 2015 |
David Choe: High RiskArtist David Choe has led a life of high risk, from hedonistic excesses to being imprisoned at a maximum security... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal FilmA High Rising Productions documentary on the short-lived craze of Italian cannibal films in the '70s and '80s, featuring interviews... |
Unknown character | |
| 2015 |
Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever MadeIn 1982, three 11 year-olds in Mississippi set out to remake their favorite film: Raiders of the Lost Ark. It... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
ClownA loving father finds a clown suit for his son's birthday party, only to realize the suit is part of... |
Frowny the Clown | |
| 2014 |
Why Horror?Horror fan Tal Zimerman examines the psychology of horror around the world to find out why people love to be... |
Self | |
| 2013 |
@midnight with Chris HardwickChris Hardwick will lead three celebrity contestants down the ultimate internet wormhole. Culling from the darkest recesses of social media,... |
Self | |
| 2013 |
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of FilmmakingTake a look at Tarantino's career from the beginning, with interviews from co-workers, critics, stars and master filmmakers alike as... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
The Man with the Iron FistsIn feudal China, a blacksmith who makes weapons for a small village is put in the position where he must... |
Wolf Clan #2 | |
| 2012 |
AftershockMayhem and death follow when an earthquake traps a group of tourists in a Chilean town. |
Gringo | |
| 2012 |
Rock of AgesA small town girl and a city boy meet on the Sunset Strip, while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. |
Stefano | |
| 2011 |
Corman's WorldA chronicle of the long career of American filmmaker Roger Corman, the most tenacious and ingenious low-budget producer and director... |
Self - Filmmaker | |
| 2011 |
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's HopeA behind-the-scenes look at San Diego Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention, and the fans who attend every year. |
Self | |
| 2011 |
The 'Scarface' PhenomenonThis documentary presents "Scarface" as a unique phenomenon in cinema history. It explores how a film plagued by controversy leading... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
Scream: The Inside StoryIn 1996, the horror master Wes Craven unleashed Scream, a slasher movie aimed at a whole new generation of teenage... |
Self | |
| 2010 |
The Splat PackA look back at the first decade of 21st Century horror films and the filmmakers that re-energized the genre. |
Self | |
| 2010 |
The United Monster Talent AgencyA short comedy spoof about Universal Monsters and their everyday unconventional work done at their very own talent agency for... |
Director #2 | |
| 2010 |
Piranha 3DEach year the population of sleepy Lake Victoria, Arizona explodes from 5,000 to 50,000 residents for the annual Spring Break... |
Wet T-Shirt Host | |
| 2010 |
Cinémas d'Horreur - Apocalypse, Virus, ZombiesIn recent years, horror cinema has become an unavoidable phenomenon whether in America, Asia or Europe. Zombies, viruses and apocalypses... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Fasten Your Seatbelt: The Thrilling Art of Alfred HitchcockA short Universal promo regarding the works of Alfred Hitchcock. |
Self | |
| 2009 |
13 Scarier Movie MomentsFinal entry in the Bravo scary movie moments countdowns that aired in 2009. |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Don't Look UpWhile filming in Transylvania, a crew unearths celluloid images of a woman’s murder and unleashes the wrath of evil spirits. |
Béla Olt | |
| 2009 |
Inglourious BasterdsIn Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to... |
SGT. Donny Donowitz | |
| 2009 |
Starz Inside - Unforgettably EvilDocumentary about evil heroes |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Direct Your Own Damn Movie!Legendary director Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and Creator of the Toxic Avenger, reveals 40 years worth of maverick... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
The Shark Is Still WorkingAfter three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways in which... |
Self | |
| 2008 |
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFXThis documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob Bottin, Tom Savini, John Landis,... |
Self | |
| 2008 |
In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's LegacyFilms beget films. Filmmakers influence other filmmakers constantly. But the most influential filmmaker of all time is Alfred Hitchcock. |
Self | |
| 2008 |
Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of HitchcockAlfred Hitchcock often referred to his style of film making as "pure cinema" — using camera movement, editing, music and... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil DeadCast and crew, as well as some famous fans, recall the insanity of making of the ultimate experience of grueling... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
Eli on IchiEli Roth, horror director talks about the influence of Ichi the Killer on him, how he made the cast of... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
Southland TalesSet in the futuristic landscape of Los Angeles on July 4, 2008, as it stands on the brink of social,... |
Man Who Gets Shot on Toilet | |
| 2007 |
HecklerHECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments30 Even Scarier Movie Moments was a two-part miniseries on Bravo which counted down 30 more of the most frightening... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
Hostel Part II: A Legacy of TortureDocumentary about Hostel Part II and tools of torture. |
Self | |
| 2007 |
Death ProofAustin's hottest DJ, Jungle Julia, sets out into the night to unwind with her two friends Shanna and Arlene. Covertly... |
Dov | |
| 2007 |
On the LotOn the Lot is a short-lived reality show competition for filmmaking, produced by Steven Spielberg and Mark Burnett. The show,... |
Unknown character | |
| 2007 |
GrindhouseGrindhouse combines Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror, a horror comedy about a group of survivors who battle zombie-like creatures, and Quentin... |
Dov (segment "Death Proof") / Tucker (segment "Thanksgiving") | |
| 2006 |
50 Films to See Before You DieCelebrating the relaunch of Film4 as a free-to-air TV channel, Channel4 counts down their list of the fop 50 films... |
Self | |
| 2006 |
The Dark Side of Porn: Does Snuff Exist?BBC look at whether or not Snuff films really exist. Snuff as defined by the FBI and the film is... |
Self | |
| 2006 |
Hostel DissectedThe making of Eli Roth's "Hostel." |
Self | |
| 2006 |
HostelThree backpackers head to a Slovakian city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations, with no idea of the hell... |
American Stoner (uncredited) | |
| 2005 |
Disaster!A spoof of disaster films, an asteroid is coming towards earth and Harry Bottoms is in charge of saving us... |
Lumberjack (voice) | |
| 2005 |
The Perfect Scary MovieA documentary looking at the various conventions and scare techniques of the horror genre. |
Self | |
| 2005 |
2001 ManiacsOn their way to Spring Break, college kids take a detour through an old Southern town. The people of Pleasant... |
Justin | |
| 2004 |
Spaced: Skip to the EndA feature documentary about the making of and influence of the British television series Spaced. It also features an epilogue... |
Self | |
| 2004 |
Tales from the CrapperThe Crapkeeper hosts two stories combining highbrow entertainment with kung fu action, alien adventure and vampire lesbian sex. |
Party Goer | |
| 2004 |
Best Week EverBest Week Ever is a weekly television program on the United States cable/satellite network VH1. It started airing in 2004... |
Unknown character | |
| 2004 | Self | ||
| 2003 |
Cabin FeverA group of five college graduates rent a cabin in the woods and begin to fall victim to a horrifying... |
Justin / Grim | |
| 2002 |
IconsIcons was a documentary TV show on G4 that originally focused on significant people, companies, products, history, and milestones in... |
Unknown character | |
| 2002 |
Pierre and Sonny JimLife can be hard on planet Earth, especially when you're running out of air. |
(puppeteer) | |
| 2001 |
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IVA horrific explosion creates a dimensional portal between Tromaville and its dimensional mirror image, Amortville. While the Toxie is trapped... |
Beautiful Young Boy | |
| 2000 |
The Rotten FruitAn animated band comprised of foul mouthed fruit. |
Unknown character | |
| 1999 |
Terror FirmerA low-budget film crew working in New York City find themselves being preyed upon by a sexually conflicted serial killer. |
Shocked Onlooker | |
| 1999 |
ChowdaheadsChowdaheads is an animated television series created by Noah Belson and Eli Roth. The show was originally scheduled to air... |
Walter / Sully | |
| 1998 |
The Horse WhispererThe mother of a severely traumatized daughter enlists the aid of a unique horse trainer to help the girl's equally... |
Office Worker | |
| 1997 |
The Lost World: Jurassic ParkFour years after Jurassic Park's genetically bred dinosaurs ran amok, multimillionaire John Hammond shocks chaos theorist Ian Malcolm by revealing... |
Subway Man (uncredited) | |
| 1996 |
The Mirror Has Two FacesRose Morgan, who still lives with her mother, is a professor of Romantic Literature who desperately longs for passion in... |
Male Student | |
| 1993 |
Late Night with Conan O'BrienStepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1988 |
Shark WeekThe Discovery Channel's Shark Week, first broadcast on July 17, 1987, is a weeklong series of feature television programs dedicated... |
Unknown character | |
| 1985 |
Untitled Paper Towel ProjectA boy promotes paper towels. |
Unknown character | |
| 1984 |
The Loser ShowA talk show for nerds. |
Unknown character | |
| 1984 |
Splatter On The LinoleumA boy commits murder. |
Unknown character | |
| 1979 |
CBS News Sunday MorningThe sparkling notes of a trumpet fanfare and the familiar logo of the sun alert viewers that it's time for... |
Self | |
| TBA |
Worshipping 'The Wicker Man'Famous fans featurette |
Self | |
| TBA |
SturmgruppeSet in a house during what seems to be a party of some sort, The Most Famous Girl At the... |
Rap*st |
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Got a question about Eli Roth?
Eli Roth's most successful films include 'Hostel' and 'Cabin Fever,' both of which were critical and commercial hits that helped define modern horror.
Eli Roth has received several awards, including the Best Director award at the 2006 Sitges Film Festival for 'Hostel.'
Eli Roth's first film was 'Cabin Fever,' released in 2002, which he both directed and wrote.
Eli Roth is primarily known for the horror genre, particularly for his work in torture horror and survival horror films.
Eli Roth's estimated net worth is reported to be around $20 million, reflecting his successful career in film.
Eli Roth was born in Newton, Massachusetts, and studied at the Tisch School of the Arts, which influenced his filmmaking career.
In addition to directing, Eli Roth has acted in various films, including a notable role in 'Inglourious Basterds' as Donny Donowitz.
Eli Roth is involved in various projects, including producing horror films and hosting documentaries about the genre, such as 'Eli Roth's History of Horror.'