Robert Zemeckis

American screenwriter, film producer and director (born 1952)
Person human Q187364
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Robert Zemeckis was born on May 14, 1952, in Chicago [1][2][3][4]. He holds citizenship in the United States . As a multifaceted individual, Robert Zemeckis works as a screenwriter, film producer, film director, writer, actor, and science fiction writer [5].

Robert Zemeckis has been married twice, first to Mary Ellen Trainor from 1980 to 2000, and then to Leslie Zemeckis from 2001 to the present . He pursued his education at several institutions, including the University of Southern California, USC School of Cinematic Arts, Northern Illinois University, and Fenger Academy High School .

Throughout his career, Robert Zemeckis has received numerous awards, including the Directors Guild of America Award, Academy Award for Best Director, Golden Globe Award for Best Director, National Board of Review Award for Best Film, Officer of Arts and Letters, and Saturn Awards, as well as two additional awards [6][7][8].

His diverse background and accomplishments have made him a notable figure in the film industry. Robert Zemeckis continues to work in his various roles, utilizing the skills and knowledge gained from his education and experience.

Robert Zemeckis

Summary

Robert Zemeckis is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on May 14, 1952[3]. He worked as a screenwriter[4], film producer[5], film director[6], writer[7], and actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.35% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,643 views/month, #3,536 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chicago[2], Robert Zemeckis…
  • Robert Zemeckis was born on May 14, 1952[3].
  • Robert Zemeckis was married to Leslie Zemeckis[10].
  • A child of Robert Zemeckis was Alexander Zemeckis[11].
  • Robert Zemeckis held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was Robert Zemeckis's native language[13].
  • Robert Zemeckis worked as a screenwriter[4].
  • Robert Zemeckis's professions included film producer[5].
  • Robert Zemeckis worked as a film director[6].
  • Robert Zemeckis's professions included writer[7].
  • Robert Zemeckis's professions included actor[8].
  • Robert Zemeckis's professions included science fiction writer[14].
  • Robert Zemeckis's education included a stint at University of Southern California[15].
  • Robert Zemeckis's education included a stint at USC School of Cinematic Arts[16].
  • Robert Zemeckis was educated at Northern Illinois University[17].
  • Robert Zemeckis was educated at Fenger Academy High School[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Zemeckis is Romancing the Stone[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Zemeckis is Back to the Future[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Zemeckis is Who Framed Roger Rabbit[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Zemeckis is Q134773[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Zemeckis is Cast Away[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Zemeckis is The Polar Express[24].
  • Robert Zemeckis received the Directors Guild of America Award[25].
  • Robert Zemeckis received the Academy Award for Best Director[26].
  • Robert Zemeckis received the Golden Globe Award for Best Director[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Zemeckis was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on May 14, 1952[3]. English was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at University of Southern California[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1880[30], headquartered in Los Angeles[31]; USC School of Cinematic Arts[16], a film school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1929[34]; Northern Illinois University[17], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1895[37], headquartered in DeKalb[38]; and Fenger Academy High School[18], a high school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1893[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[4], film producer[5], film director[6], writer[7], actor[8], and science fiction writer[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Romancing the Stone[19], a film[42]; Back to the Future[20]; Who Framed Roger Rabbit[21]; Q134773[22]; Cast Away[23]; and The Polar Express[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Directors Guild of America Award[25], a group of awards[43], in United States[44], founded in 1938[45]; Academy Award for Best Director[26], an award for best direction[46], in United States[47], founded in 1929[48]; Golden Globe Award for Best Director[27], a class of award[49], founded in 1944[50]; National Board of Review Award for Best Film[51], a class of award[52], in United States[53]; Officer of Arts and Letters[54], a grade of an order[55], in France[56]; and Saturn Awards[57], a film award[58], in United States[59], founded in 1972[60].

Personal Life

Among Robert Zemeckis's spouses was Leslie Zemeckis[10]. A child of him was Alexander Zemeckis[11].

Why It Matters

Robert Zemeckis ranks in the top 0.35% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,643 views/month, #3,536 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

He has been cited as an influence by Albert Pintó[63], a film director[64], b. 1985[65], of Spain[66].

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[10].

What did Robert Zemeckis do for work?

Robert Zemeckis worked as screenwriter[4], film producer[5], film director[6], writer[7], and actor[8].

Where did Robert Zemeckis go to school?

Robert Zemeckis was educated at University of Southern California[15], USC School of Cinematic Arts[16], Northern Illinois University[17], and Fenger Academy High School[18].

What awards did Robert Zemeckis receive?

Honors received include Directors Guild of America Award[25], Academy Award for Best Director[26], Golden Globe Award for Best Director[27], and National Board of Review Award for Best Film[51].

Who did Robert Zemeckis influence?

Robert Zemeckis has been cited as an influence by Albert Pintó[63].

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