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Robert Zemeckis

Bio: Robert Lee Zemeckis (born May 14, 1951) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. Zemeckis first came to public attention in the 1980s as the director of the comedic time-travel Back to the Future film series, as well as the Academy Award-winning live-action/animation epic Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), though in the 1990s he diversified into more dramatic fare, including 1994's Forrest Gump, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Director
Born: Mon, May 14 1951
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Robert Zemeckis is 73 years old
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Poster of Here
Here
Robert Zemeckis will be
73 in Here
as 'Producer, Screenplay, Director'.
Thu, Oct 31 2024
Poster of Live Read: Back to the Future
Live Read: Back to the Future
Robert Zemeckis was
72 in Live Read: Back to the Future
as 'Characters'.
Sat, Jun 24 2023
Poster of Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Robert Zemeckis was
71 in Pinocchio
as 'Producer, Screenplay, Director'.
Wed, Sep 07 2022
Poster of Finch
Finch
Robert Zemeckis was
70 in Finch
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Nov 04 2021
Poster of Roald Dahl's The Witches
Roald Dahl's The Witches
Robert Zemeckis was
69 in Roald Dahl's The Witches
as 'Screenplay, Director, Producer'.
Mon, Oct 26 2020
Poster of I'm Thinking of Ending Things
I'm Thinking of Ending Things
Robert Zemeckis was
69 in I'm Thinking of Ending Things
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, Aug 28 2020
Poster of Project 88: Back to the Future Too
Project 88: Back to the Future Too
Robert Zemeckis was
68 in Project 88: Back to the Future Too
as 'Creator'.
Wed, Apr 08 2020
Poster of Welcome to Marwen
Welcome to Marwen
Robert Zemeckis was
67 in Welcome to Marwen
as 'Director, Screenplay, Story, Producer'.
Fri, Dec 21 2018
Poster of Elemental: Hydrogen vs. Hindenburg
Elemental: Hydrogen vs. Hindenburg
Robert Zemeckis was
66 in Elemental: Hydrogen vs. Hindenburg
as 'Executive Producer'.
Mon, Apr 09 2018
Poster of Allied
Allied
Robert Zemeckis was
64 in Allied
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Feb 12 2016
Poster of Doc Brown Saves the World
Doc Brown Saves the World
Robert Zemeckis was
64 in Doc Brown Saves the World
as 'Writer, Director'.
Wed, Oct 21 2015
Poster of The Walk
The Walk
Robert Zemeckis was
64 in The Walk
as 'Screenplay, Director, Producer'.
Wed, Sep 30 2015
Poster of Flight
Flight
Robert Zemeckis was
61 in Flight
as 'Producer, Director'.
Fri, Nov 02 2012
Poster of Bound by Flesh
Bound by Flesh
Robert Zemeckis was
61 in Bound by Flesh
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Oct 19 2012
Poster of Plaga zombie: zona mutante: revolución tóxica
Plaga zombie: zona mutante: revolución tóxica
Robert Zemeckis was
60 in Plaga zombie: zona mutante: revolución tóxica
as 'Thanks'.
Mon, Mar 12 2012
Poster of Real Steel
Real Steel
Robert Zemeckis was
60 in Real Steel
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Sep 28 2011
Poster of Mars Needs Moms
Mars Needs Moms
Robert Zemeckis was
59 in Mars Needs Moms
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Mar 09 2011
Poster of Behind the Burly Q
Behind the Burly Q
Robert Zemeckis was
58 in Behind the Burly Q
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Apr 23 2010
Poster of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Robert Zemeckis was
58 in A Christmas Carol
as 'Screenplay, Director, Producer'.
Wed, Nov 04 2009
Poster of Looking Back to the Future
Looking Back to the Future
Robert Zemeckis was
57 in Looking Back to the Future
as 'Thanks'.
Tue, Feb 10 2009
Poster of Beowulf
Beowulf
Robert Zemeckis was
56 in Beowulf
as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Mon, Nov 05 2007
Poster of The Reaping
The Reaping
Robert Zemeckis was
55 in The Reaping
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Apr 05 2007
Poster of Monster House
Monster House
Robert Zemeckis was
55 in Monster House
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Jun 30 2006
Poster of Last Holiday
Last Holiday
Robert Zemeckis was
54 in Last Holiday
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Jan 13 2006
Poster of Le court des grands
Le court des grands
Robert Zemeckis was
54 in Le court des grands
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 30 2005
Poster of The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
Robert Zemeckis was
54 in The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Sep 28 2005
Poster of House of Wax
House of Wax
Robert Zemeckis was
53 in House of Wax
as 'Producer'.
Thu, May 05 2005
Poster of The Polar Express
The Polar Express
Robert Zemeckis was
53 in The Polar Express
as 'Screenplay, Director, Producer'.
Wed, Nov 10 2004
Poster of Gothika
Gothika
Robert Zemeckis was
52 in Gothika
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Nov 21 2003
Poster of Matchstick Men
Matchstick Men
Robert Zemeckis was
52 in Matchstick Men
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Sep 12 2003
Poster of Ghost Ship
Ghost Ship
Robert Zemeckis was
51 in Ghost Ship
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Oct 25 2002
Poster of Ritual
Ritual
Robert Zemeckis was
51 in Ritual
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Sep 18 2002
Poster of Thir13en Ghosts
Thir13en Ghosts
Robert Zemeckis was
50 in Thir13en Ghosts
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Oct 26 2001
Poster of Cast Away
Cast Away
Robert Zemeckis was
49 in Cast Away
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Dec 22 2000
Poster of What Lies Beneath
What Lies Beneath
Robert Zemeckis was
49 in What Lies Beneath
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Jul 21 2000
Poster of House on Haunted Hill
House on Haunted Hill
Robert Zemeckis was
48 in House on Haunted Hill
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Oct 29 1999
Poster of The Pursuit of Happiness
The Pursuit of Happiness
Robert Zemeckis was
48 in The Pursuit of Happiness
as 'Director'.
Mon, Sep 13 1999
Poster of Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection
Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection
Robert Zemeckis was
48 in Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection
as 'Director'.
Tue, Sep 07 1999
Poster of Contact
Contact
Robert Zemeckis was
46 in Contact
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Jul 11 1997
Poster of Bordello of Blood
Bordello of Blood
Robert Zemeckis was
45 in Bordello of Blood
as 'Story, Executive Producer'.
Fri, Aug 16 1996
Poster of The Frighteners
The Frighteners
Robert Zemeckis was
45 in The Frighteners
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Jul 18 1996
Poster of W.E.I.R.D. World
W.E.I.R.D. World
Robert Zemeckis was
44 in W.E.I.R.D. World
as 'Executive Producer'.
Tue, Sep 26 1995
Poster of Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
Robert Zemeckis was
43 in Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Jan 13 1995
Poster of DeGenerazione
DeGenerazione
Robert Zemeckis was
43 in DeGenerazione
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, Jul 15 1994
Poster of Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump
Robert Zemeckis was
43 in Forrest Gump
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jun 23 1994
Poster of Trespass
Trespass
Robert Zemeckis was
41 in Trespass
as 'Writer, Executive Producer'.
Fri, Dec 25 1992
Poster of The Public Eye
The Public Eye
Robert Zemeckis was
41 in The Public Eye
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Oct 16 1992
Poster of Death Becomes Her
Death Becomes Her
Robert Zemeckis was
41 in Death Becomes Her
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Jul 30 1992
Poster of Two-Fisted Tales
Two-Fisted Tales
Robert Zemeckis was
40 in Two-Fisted Tales
as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Sat, Jan 18 1992
Poster of Back to the Future Part III
Back to the Future Part III
Robert Zemeckis was
39 in Back to the Future Part III
as 'Director, Story, Characters'.
Fri, May 25 1990
Poster of Back to the Future Part II
Back to the Future Part II
Robert Zemeckis was
38 in Back to the Future Part II
as 'Director, Characters, Story'.
Wed, Nov 22 1989
Poster of Back to the Future (Part II): Behind-the-Scenes Special Presentation
Back to the Future (Part II): Behind-the-Scenes Special Presentation
Robert Zemeckis was
38 in Back to the Future (Part II): Behind-the-Scenes Special Presentation
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, Nov 17 1989
Poster of Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Robert Zemeckis was
37 in Who Framed Roger Rabbit
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jun 21 1988
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Robert Zemeckis was
35 in Amazing Stories
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jul 10 1986
Poster of Back to the Future
Back to the Future
Robert Zemeckis was
34 in Back to the Future
as 'Director, Writer'.
Wed, Jul 03 1985
Poster of Romancing the Stone
Romancing the Stone
Robert Zemeckis was
32 in Romancing the Stone
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 30 1984
Poster of Used Cars
Used Cars
Robert Zemeckis was
29 in Used Cars
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Jul 11 1980
Poster of 1941
1941
Robert Zemeckis was
28 in 1941
as 'Story, Screenplay'.
Fri, Dec 14 1979
Poster of I Wanna Hold Your Hand
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Robert Zemeckis was
26 in I Wanna Hold Your Hand
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Apr 01 1978
Poster of A Field of Honor
A Field of Honor
Robert Zemeckis was
22 in A Field of Honor
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Jun 01 1973
Poster of The Lift
The Lift
Robert Zemeckis was
21 in The Lift
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 01 1972
Poster of Amazing Stories: The Movie I
Amazing Stories: The Movie I
Robert Zemeckis will be
73+ in Amazing Stories: The Movie I
as 'Director'.
Unreleased
Poster of School for Scumbags
School for Scumbags
Robert Zemeckis will be
73+ in School for Scumbags
as 'Executive Producer'.
Unreleased
Poster of The King
The King
Robert Zemeckis will be
73+ in The King
as 'Director, Producer'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of WHAT / IF
WHAT / IF
Robert Zemeckis was
68+ in WHAT / IF
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 24 2019
Poster of Project Blue Book
Project Blue Book
Robert Zemeckis was
67+ in Project Blue Book
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 2019
Poster of Manifest
Manifest
Robert Zemeckis was
67+ in Manifest
as 'Executive Producer, Producer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2018
Poster of Perversions of Science
Perversions of Science
Robert Zemeckis was
46+ in Perversions of Science
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 07 1997
Poster of Tales from the Cryptkeeper
Tales from the Cryptkeeper
Robert Zemeckis was
42+ in Tales from the Cryptkeeper
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1993
Poster of Johnny Bago
Johnny Bago
Robert Zemeckis was
42+ in Johnny Bago
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 25 1993
Poster of Back to the Future
Back to the Future
Robert Zemeckis was
40+ in Back to the Future
as 'Characters'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1991
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Robert Zemeckis was
38+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Director, Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Robert Zemeckis was
34+ in Amazing Stories
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985