![Robert Zemeckis](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/lPYDQ5LYNJ12rJZENtyASmVZ1Ql.jpg)
Robert Zemeckis
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.
His films are characterized by an interest in state-of-the-art special effects, including the early use of match moving in Back to the Future Part II (1989) and the pioneering performance capture techniques seen in The Polar Express (2004), Beowulf (2007) and A Christmas Carol (2009). Though Zemeckis has often been pigeonholed as a director interested only in effects, his work has been defended by several critics, including David Thomson, who wrote that "No other contemporary director has used special effects to more dramatic and narrative purpose."
Known For | Directing |
---|---|
Most Rating | 19.715 |
Birthday | 1951-05-14 |
Place of Birth | Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. |
Also Known As | روبرت زيميكس, Роберт Земекис, 羅拔·湛米基斯, โรเบิร์ต เซเม็กคิส, ロバート・ゼメキス, 로버트 저메키스, رابرت زمکیس, |
![Citizen Steve](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/fVt0LRifLqXNCTbTo8dXaAmGgmd.jpg)
1987
![Citizen Steve](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/fVt0LRifLqXNCTbTo8dXaAmGgmd.jpg)
Citizen Steve
5.875/8
On the occasion of the 40th birthday of the almighty filmmaker Steven Allan Spielberg, inquisitive reporter Clip Maxwell attempts to uncover the truth...
Watch Now
Citizen Steve
![The Secrets of the 'Back to the Future' Trilogy](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/vxOgVE8JPjPVaUo3eJfk5whby7H.jpg)
1990
![The Secrets of the 'Back to the Future' Trilogy](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/vxOgVE8JPjPVaUo3eJfk5whby7H.jpg)
The Secrets of the 'Back to the Future' Trilogy
5.45/10
The Secrets of the Back to the Future Trilogy was a program hosted by Kirk Cameron. The show answered questions that Back to the Future fans sent in b...
Watch Now
The Secrets of the 'Back to the Future' Trilogy
![Persistence of Vision](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/vLmGYnbPOpl1tDOMMlo4FCUjPJq.jpg)
2012
![Persistence of Vision](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/vLmGYnbPOpl1tDOMMlo4FCUjPJq.jpg)
Persistence of Vision
8/4
It was to be the greatest animated film of all time. Not just an eye-opener, but a game-changer. Richard Williams demanded nothing less, investing nea...
Watch Now
Persistence of Vision
![The Making of '1941'](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/sIOzwyfOBDPUlBtW25N9SVhRsPd.jpg)
1996
![The Making of '1941'](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/sIOzwyfOBDPUlBtW25N9SVhRsPd.jpg)
The Making of '1941'
6.6/5
A non-narrated documentary, told mainly in interviews with the filmmakers, on the making of the cult comedy classic, featuring outtakes, rare behind-t...
Watch Now
The Making of '1941'
![Tom Hanks: The Nomad](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/dacx3E91IFXQ66fJLIhTVGSSxDw.jpg)
2023
![Tom Hanks: The Nomad](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/dacx3E91IFXQ66fJLIhTVGSSxDw.jpg)
Tom Hanks: The Nomad
5.1/11
From humble beginnings to an aspiring thespian to acting as some of the world's most iconic and notable characters. He has picked up a reputation as '...
Watch Now
Tom Hanks: The Nomad
![Milius](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/iCf2e0HvH2T42M4qxL25zu4dvU8.jpg)
2013
![Milius](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/iCf2e0HvH2T42M4qxL25zu4dvU8.jpg)
Milius
7.1/49
The life story of ‘Zen Anarchist’ filmmaker John Milius, one of the most influential storytellers of his generation.
Watch Now
Milius
![Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/dfjLE1HjdR9XhEpN04elCGUOJfA.jpg)
1994
![Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/dfjLE1HjdR9XhEpN04elCGUOJfA.jpg)
Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump
7.6/19
A look behind the scenes of Robert Zemeckis' 1994 Oscar-winning film, 'Forrest Gump'.
Watch Now
Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump
![Waking Sleeping Beauty](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/hywGLq5tMOuKwXfOhYUzoqNNAnU.jpg)
2009
![Waking Sleeping Beauty](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/hywGLq5tMOuKwXfOhYUzoqNNAnU.jpg)
Waking Sleeping Beauty
7.3/108
By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovat...
Watch Now
Waking Sleeping Beauty
![The Making of 'The Frighteners'](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/cPYJI8uvtXqrXQX0YqF1RaHsK52.jpg)
1998
![The Making of 'The Frighteners'](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/cPYJI8uvtXqrXQX0YqF1RaHsK52.jpg)
The Making of 'The Frighteners'
8.714/7
Documentary about the making of the 1996 horror-comedy.
Watch Now
The Making of 'The Frighteners'
![Brian May's Brief History of 3D](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/tyJvrZilX5p51Xwx3p1cb5GezmV.jpg)
2011
![Brian May's Brief History of 3D](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/tyJvrZilX5p51Xwx3p1cb5GezmV.jpg)
Brian May's Brief History of 3D
7/2
A look into the history of 3D by Brian May from Queen.
Watch Now
Brian May's Brief History of 3D
![Back in Time](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/yx564Sa6KUgzKmgcv4wUCefzEzI.jpg)
2015
![Back in Time](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/yx564Sa6KUgzKmgcv4wUCefzEzI.jpg)
Back in Time
6.538/303
Cast, crew and fans explore the 'Back to the Future' time-travel trilogy's resonance throughout our culture—30 years after Marty McFly went back in ti...
Watch Now
Back in Time
![Behind the Ears: The True Story of Roger Rabbit](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/8UgroCaIxcrahvWcYR3Xdse29lx.jpg)
2003
![Behind the Ears: The True Story of Roger Rabbit](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/8UgroCaIxcrahvWcYR3Xdse29lx.jpg)
Behind the Ears: The True Story of Roger Rabbit
7/2
The complete documentary on the production of the movie "Who Framed Roger Rabbit".
Watch Now
Behind the Ears: The True Story of Roger Rabbit
![Back To the Present: The Special](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/41A2syHG6khv7Ij0xmw5OzyRhmQ.jpg)
2015
![Back To the Present: The Special](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/41A2syHG6khv7Ij0xmw5OzyRhmQ.jpg)
Back To the Present: The Special
7.8/14
Robert Zemeckis's Back To The Future was a huge box-office hit in 1985 that ultimately led to two sequels. In 1989, in Back To The Future Part II, Mic...
Watch Now
Back To the Present: The Special
![Back to the Future: Making the Trilogy](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/e7bvQ9p1omPfgLXMn7DNrYG6Eii.jpg)
2002
![Back to the Future: Making the Trilogy](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/e7bvQ9p1omPfgLXMn7DNrYG6Eii.jpg)
Back to the Future: Making the Trilogy
7.3/11
This is the making of the Back to the Future Trilogy by acclaimed documentary maker Laurent Bouzereau and appears on the Back to the Future DVD set.
Watch Now
Back to the Future: Making the Trilogy
![Looking Back to the Future](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/cyn7sa1eUYUU9GBFmVZ2FJJbsOs.jpg)
2009
![Looking Back to the Future](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/cyn7sa1eUYUU9GBFmVZ2FJJbsOs.jpg)
Looking Back to the Future
8/4
A 9-part retrospective documentary from 2009 on the trilogy’s legacy.
Watch Now
Looking Back to the Future
![Spielberg](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/2AAvIR2PHoxNITgLDOkXXlWLlua.jpg)
2017
![Spielberg](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/2AAvIR2PHoxNITgLDOkXXlWLlua.jpg)
Spielberg
7.565/286
A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.
Watch Now
Spielberg
![Back to the Future (Part II): Behind-the-Scenes Special Presentation](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/eA7oa7uBUpksFkWCXCTPS6un5bm.jpg)
1989
![Back to the Future (Part II): Behind-the-Scenes Special Presentation](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/eA7oa7uBUpksFkWCXCTPS6un5bm.jpg)
Back to the Future (Part II): Behind-the-Scenes Special Presentation
7.5/15
Watch Now
Back to the Future (Part II): Behind-the-Scenes Special Presentation
![First Works](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/bsGl249SL6MDqVNxnoCepRzYDTV.jpg)
1989
![First Works](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/bsGl249SL6MDqVNxnoCepRzYDTV.jpg)
First Works
0/0
It's a mixed bag in the age of illuminating DVD supplements, but First Works effectively demonstrates the early promise of 13 successful filmmakers. C...
Watch Now
First Works
![The Making of Back to the Future](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/hK2EhjkAzHNiFySGeTPk9dP8iod.jpg)
1986
![The Making of Back to the Future](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/hK2EhjkAzHNiFySGeTPk9dP8iod.jpg)
The Making of Back to the Future
7.2/6
The Making of 'Back to the Future'
Watch Now
The Making of Back to the Future
![From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/eOK9FczS2GrH8ByZr9RkLYnQiW6.jpg)
1999
![From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/eOK9FczS2GrH8ByZr9RkLYnQiW6.jpg)
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
8.1/9
The incredible evolution of George Lucas' special effects dream factory, including an inside look at "Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace."
Watch Now
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
![Tales from the Future](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/fdywDzfE2p9WGdEdiXSdNl7IsCz.jpg)
2010
![Tales from the Future](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/fdywDzfE2p9WGdEdiXSdNl7IsCz.jpg)
Tales from the Future
7.5/6
Eight-part retrospective documentary on the making of "Back to the Future" (and its two sequels) for the film's 25th anniversary.
Watch Now
Tales from the Future
![A Hero's Journey: The Making of Beowulf](https://nicosiaefe.gov.cy/video/assets/no-poster.png)
![A Hero's Journey: The Making of Beowulf](https://nicosiaefe.gov.cy/video/assets/no-poster.png)
A Hero's Journey: The Making of Beowulf
0/0
A behind the scenes look at the production of Beowulf
Watch Now