Robert Zemeckis
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Summary
Robert Zemeckis was born on May 14, 1952[1], in Chicago[2]. He has worked as a screenwriter[3], film producer[4], film director[5], writer[6], and actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.35% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31,865 views/month, #3,536 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Leslie Zemeckis[9]
- Child: Alexander Zemeckis[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Occupation: science fiction writer[13], director[14], producer[15]
- Educated at: University of Southern California[16], USC School of Cinematic Arts[17], Northern Illinois University[18], Fenger Academy High School[19]
- Notable work: Romancing the Stone[20], Back to the Future[21], Who Framed Roger Rabbit[22], Forrest Gump[23], Cast Away[24], The Polar Express[25], Contact[26], Pinocchio[27], A Christmas Carol[28], The Witches[29], Used Cars[30], Death Becomes Her[31], What Lies Beneath[32], Beowulf[33]
- Award received: Directors Guild of America Award[34], Academy Award for Best Director[35], Golden Globe Award for Best Director[36], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[37], Officer of Arts and Letters[38], Saturn Awards[39], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[40], Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[41], The George Pal Memorial Award[42], Ordre des Arts et des Lettres[43], Academy Awards[44], Golden Globe Awards[45]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America West[46]
- Sex or gender: male[47]
- Commons category: Robert Zemeckis[48]
- Residence: California[49]
- Family name: Zemeckis[50]
- Given name: Robert[51], Lee[52]
- Filmography: Robert Zemeckis filmography[53]
Why It Matters
Robert Zemeckis has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
He has been cited as an influence by Albert Pintó[56], a film director[57], b. 1985[58], of Spain[59].
FAQs
Where was Robert Zemeckis born?
Robert Zemeckis was born in Chicago[2].
Who was Robert Zemeckis married to?
Robert Zemeckis's spouses include Leslie Zemeckis[9].
What did Robert Zemeckis do for work?
Robert Zemeckis worked as a screenwriter[3], film producer[4], film director[5], writer[6], and actor[7].
Where did Robert Zemeckis go to school?
Robert Zemeckis was educated at University of Southern California[16], USC School of Cinematic Arts[17], Northern Illinois University[18], and Fenger Academy High School[19].
What awards did Robert Zemeckis receive?
Honors received include Directors Guild of America Award[34], Academy Award for Best Director[35], Golden Globe Award for Best Director[36], and National Board of Review Award for Best Film[37].
Who did Robert Zemeckis influence?
Robert Zemeckis has been cited as an influence by Albert Pintó[56].