Director
Robert Zemeckis
- Born: 14 May 1952, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Estimated net worth: $80 million
Robert Zemeckis is an acclaimed American filmmaker known for his innovative use of visual effects and storytelling. He is best recognized for iconic films such as 'Back to the Future,' 'Forrest Gump,' and 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit.' Zemeckis is celebrated for…
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About Robert Zemeckis
Robert Zemeckis is an acclaimed American filmmaker known for his innovative use of visual effects and storytelling. He is best recognized for iconic films such as 'Back to the Future,' 'Forrest Gump,' and 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit.' Zemeckis is celebrated for his ability to blend genres and create engaging narratives that resonate with audiences.
- Born
- 14 May 1952, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Known for
- Directing
- Height
- 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
- Spouses
- Mary Ellen Trainor (1980-2000)
- Children
- 2 (Zachary Zemeckis, Olivia Zemeckis)
- Parents
- Rosalie Zemeckis, Alphonse Zemeckis
- Estimated net worth
- $80 million
Fun facts about Robert Zemeckis
- Zemeckis directed the first feature film to use motion capture technology, 'The Polar Express' (2004).
- He won the Academy Award for Best Director for 'Forrest Gump' (1994), which also won Best Picture.
Famous Robert Zemeckis quotes
“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.”
“Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads.”
“I am your density. I mean, your destiny.”
Robert Zemeckis filmography
Cast (35)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | A Future on Stage Movie | Self | |
| 2025 | Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2025 | You Know: Uncovering What Lies Beneath Movie | Self | |
| 2023 | Tom Hanks: The Nomad Movie | Self (archive footage) | 5.5 |
| 2022 | LIGHT & MAGIC TV | Self - Director, Back to the Future | 7.9 |
| 2020 | Reunited Apart TV | Self | 5.5 |
| 2017 | Spielberg Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2015 | Back in Time Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2015 | Back To the Present: The Special Movie | Unknown character | 7.2 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self | 6.1 |
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Crew (111)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Here Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.5 |
| 2024 | Here Movie | Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 2024 | Here Movie | Director · Directing | 6.5 |
| 2022 | Pinocchio Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.2 |
| 2022 | Pinocchio Movie | Director · Directing | 6.2 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Pinocchio Movie | Producer · Production | 6.2 |
| 2021 | Finch Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.8 |
| 2020 | Roald Dahl's The Witches Movie | Director · Directing | 6.3 |
| 2020 | Roald Dahl's The Witches Movie | Producer · Production | 6.3 |
| 2020 | Roald Dahl's The Witches Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.3 |
| 2020 | I'm Thinking of Ending Things Movie | Thanks · Crew | 6.5 |
| 2020 | Project 88: Back to the Future Too Movie | Creator · Crew | 8.5 |
| 2019 | WHAT / IF TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.4 |
| 2019 | Project Blue Book TV | Executive Producer · Production | 8.1 |
| 2018 | Welcome to Marwen Movie | Director · Directing | 6.5 |
| 2018 | Welcome to Marwen Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.5 |
| 2018 | Welcome to Marwen Movie | Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 2018 | Manifest TV | Producer · Production | 7.6 |
| 2018 | Manifest TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.6 |
| 2018 | Back to the Future: The Hill Valley Chronicles TV | Writer · Writing | |
| 2018 | Back to the Future: The Hill Valley Chronicles TV | Director · Directing | |
| 2017 | Elemental: Hydrogen vs. Hindenburg Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2016 | Allied Movie | Producer · Production | 6.8 |
| 2016 | Allied Movie | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 2015 | Doc Brown Saves the World Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.9 |
| 2015 | Doc Brown Saves the World Movie | Director · Directing | 5.9 |
| 2015 | The Walk Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2015 | The Walk Movie | Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2015 | The Walk Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 2012 | Bound by Flesh Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.9 |
| 2012 | Plaga zombie: zona mutante: revolución tóxica Movie | Thanks · Crew | 5.7 |
| 2012 | Flight Movie | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 2012 | Flight Movie | Producer · Production | 6.9 |
| 2011 | Real Steel Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.2 |
| 2011 | Mars Needs Moms Movie | Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2010 | Behind the Burly Q Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 4.9 |
| 2009 | A Christmas Carol Movie | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 2009 | A Christmas Carol Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.9 |
| 2009 | A Christmas Carol Movie | Producer · Production | 6.9 |
| 2009 | Looking Back to the Future Movie | Thanks · Crew | 6.6 |
| 2007 | Beowulf Movie | Director · Directing | 5.9 |
| 2007 | Beowulf Movie | Producer · Production | 5.9 |
| 2007 | The Reaping Movie | Producer · Production | 5.8 |
| 2006 | Monster House Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 2006 | Last Holiday Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 2005 | Le court des grands Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 2005 | The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio Movie | Producer · Production | 6.6 |
| 2005 | House of Wax Movie | Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2004 | The Polar Express Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.7 |
| 2004 | The Polar Express Movie | Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 2004 | The Polar Express Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 2003 | Gothika Movie | Producer · Production | 6.2 |
| 2003 | Matchstick Men Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2002 | Ghost Ship Movie | Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2002 | Ritual Movie | Producer · Production | 4.7 |
| 2001 | Thir13en Ghosts Movie | Producer · Production | 6.3 |
| 2000 | Cast Away Movie | Producer · Production | 7.7 |
| 2000 | Cast Away Movie | Director · Directing | 7.7 |
| 2000 | What Lies Beneath Movie | Producer · Production | 6.4 |
| 2000 | What Lies Beneath Movie | Director · Directing | 6.4 |
| 1999 | House on Haunted Hill Movie | Producer · Production | 5.6 |
| 1999 | The Pursuit of Happiness Movie | Director · Directing | 9.0 |
| 1999 | Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection Movie | Director · Directing | 8.7 |
| 1997 | Contact Movie | Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 1997 | Contact Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 1997 | Perversions of Science TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.3 |
| 1996 | Bordello of Blood Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 1996 | Bordello of Blood Movie | Story · Writing | 6.0 |
| 1996 | The Frighteners Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 1995 | W.E.I.R.D. World Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 3.3 |
| 1995 | Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.9 |
| 1994 | DeGenerazione Movie | Thanks · Crew | 5.9 |
| 1994 | Forrest Gump Movie | Director · Directing | 8.5 |
| 1993 | Tales from the Cryptkeeper TV | Producer · Production | 7.8 |
| 1993 | Johnny Bago TV | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 1992 | Trespass Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.3 |
| 1992 | Trespass Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.3 |
| 1992 | The Public Eye Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.2 |
| 1992 | Death Becomes Her Movie | Producer · Production | 6.8 |
| 1992 | Death Becomes Her Movie | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 1992 | Two-Fisted Tales Movie | Director · Directing | 5.1 |
| 1992 | Two-Fisted Tales Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.1 |
| 1991 | Back to the Future TV | Characters · Writing | 6.3 |
| 1990 | Back to the Future Part III Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 1990 | Back to the Future Part III Movie | Characters · Writing | 7.5 |
| 1990 | Back to the Future Part III Movie | Story · Writing | 7.5 |
| 1989 | Back to the Future Part II Movie | Story · Writing | 7.8 |
| 1989 | Back to the Future Part II Movie | Director · Directing | 7.8 |
| 1989 | Back to the Future Part II Movie | Characters · Writing | 7.8 |
| 1989 | Back to the Future (Part II): Behind-the-Scenes Special Presentation Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.6 |
| 1989 | Tales from the Crypt TV | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Tales from the Crypt TV | Producer · Production | 8.0 |
| 1988 | Who Framed Roger Rabbit Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 1986 | Amazing Stories Movie | Director · Directing | 6.1 |
| 1985 | Amazing Stories TV | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 1985 | Back to the Future Movie | Writer · Writing | 8.3 |
| 1985 | Back to the Future Movie | Director · Directing | 8.3 |
| 1984 | Romancing the Stone Movie | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 1980 | Used Cars Movie | Director · Directing | 6.4 |
| 1980 | Used Cars Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.4 |
| 1979 | 1941 Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.8 |
| 1979 | 1941 Movie | Story · Writing | 5.8 |
| 1978 | I Wanna Hold Your Hand Movie | Director · Directing | 6.3 |
| 1978 | I Wanna Hold Your Hand Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.3 |
| 1973 | A Field of Honor Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 1973 | A Field of Honor Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.6 |
| 1972 | The Lift Movie | Director · Directing | 6.2 |
| TBA | Arrivals: A New Manifest Mystery TV | Executive Producer · Production | |
| TBA | The Last Mrs. Parrish Movie | Director · Directing | |
| TBA | Barracuda Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| TBA | School for Scumbags Movie | Executive Producer · Production |
Latest releases
- A Future on Stage2025
- Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story2025 / TMDB 7.5
- You Know: Uncovering What Lies Beneath2025
- Tom Hanks: The Nomad2023 / TMDB 5.5
- Spielberg2017 / TMDB 7.5
- Back in Time2015 / TMDB 6.5
Questions about Robert Zemeckis
What are some of Robert Zemeckis' most famous films?
Robert Zemeckis is famous for directing 'Back to the Future,' 'Forrest Gump,' and 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit.' These films are regarded as classics and showcase his unique storytelling style.
Has Robert Zemeckis won any Oscars?
Yes, Robert Zemeckis won the Academy Award for Best Director for 'Forrest Gump' in 1995, which also won Best Picture that year.
What was Robert Zemeckis' first film?
Robert Zemeckis made his directorial debut with the film 'Marty' in 1979. This film showcased his early talent and laid the groundwork for his future career.
How did Robert Zemeckis get into filmmaking?
Zemeckis developed an interest in filmmaking while studying at the University of Southern California. He began making short films, which led to opportunities in the industry.
What is Robert Zemeckis' estimated net worth?
Robert Zemeckis' estimated net worth is around $80 million, reflecting his successful career as a director and producer in Hollywood.
What are some notable awards Zemeckis has received?
In addition to his Oscar win, Robert Zemeckis has received multiple Golden Globe Awards and BAFTA nominations, highlighting his achievements in film.
What unique techniques does Robert Zemeckis use in his films?
Zemeckis is known for pioneering the use of motion capture technology, especially in films like 'The Polar Express' and 'A Christmas Carol,' blending live-action and animation.
What influence did Zemeckis have on the film industry?
Robert Zemeckis has had a profound influence on the film industry, particularly in the use of technology to tell stories. His innovative approach has inspired many filmmakers.