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Robert Zemeckis
Born May 14, 1951
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Robert Lee Zemeckis (born May 14, 1952) is an American filmmaker known for directing and producing a range of successful and influential movies. He often blends cutting-edge visual effects with storytelling. He has received several accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for five British Academy Film Awards and a Daytime Emmy Award. Zemeckis started...
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Filmography
Actor (32 credits)
Movies
You Know: Uncovering What Lies BeneathSelf
2025
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside StorySelf
2025
Tom Hanks: The NomadSelf (archive footage)
2023
SpielbergSelf
2017
Back in TimeSelf
2015
Back To the Present: The Special
2015
MiliusSelf
2013
Persistence of VisionHimself
2012
Brian May's Brief History of 3DSelf
2011
Tales from the FutureSelf
2010
Waking Sleeping BeautySelf (archive footage)
2009
Looking Back to the FutureSelf
2009
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie EditingSelf
2004
Behind the Ears: The True Story of Roger RabbitSelf
2003
Back to the Future: Making the TrilogySelf
2002
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & MagicSelf
1999
The Making of 'The Frighteners'Himself
1998
The Making of '1941'Self
1996
Through the Eyes of Forrest GumpSelf
1994
The Secrets of the 'Back to the Future' TrilogySelf
1990
Back to the Future (Part II): Behind-the-Scenes Special PresentationHimself
1989
First WorksSelf
1989
Citizen SteveScreenwriter
1987
The Making of Back to the FutureSelf
1986
A Hero's Journey: The Making of BeowulfSelf
Director (34 credits)
Movie
HereDirector
2024
PinocchioDirector
2022
Roald Dahl's The WitchesDirector
2020
Welcome to MarwenDirector
2018
AlliedDirector
2016
The WalkDirector
2015
Doc Brown Saves the WorldDirector
2015
FlightDirector
2012
A Christmas CarolDirector
2009
BeowulfDirector
2007
Le court des grandsDirector
2005
The Polar ExpressDirector
2004
What Lies BeneathDirector
2000
Cast AwayDirector
2000
Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis CollectionDirector
1999
The Pursuit of HappinessDirector
1999
ContactDirector
1997
Forrest GumpDirector
1994
Death Becomes HerDirector
1992
Two-Fisted TalesDirector
1992
Back to the Future Part IIIDirector
1990
Back to the Future Part IIDirector
1989
Who Framed Roger RabbitDirector
1988
Amazing StoriesDirector
1986
Back to the FutureDirector
1985
Romancing the StoneDirector
1984
Used CarsDirector
1980
I Wanna Hold Your HandDirector
1978
A Field of HonorDirector
1973
The LiftDirector
1972
The Last Mrs. ParrishDirector
Producer (48 credits)
Movie
HereProducer
2024
PinocchioProducer
2022
FinchExecutive Producer
2021
Roald Dahl's The WitchesProducer
2020
Welcome to MarwenProducer
2018
Elemental: Hydrogen vs. HindenburgExecutive Producer
2017
AlliedProducer
2016
The WalkProducer
2015
FlightProducer
2012
Bound by FleshExecutive Producer
2012
Real SteelExecutive Producer
2011
Mars Needs MomsProducer
2011
Behind the Burly QExecutive Producer
2010
A Christmas CarolProducer
2009
BeowulfProducer
2007
The ReapingProducer
2007
Monster HouseExecutive Producer
2006
Last HolidayExecutive Producer
2006
House of WaxProducer
2005
The Prize Winner of Defiance, OhioProducer
2005
The Polar ExpressProducer
2004
GothikaProducer
2003
Matchstick MenExecutive Producer
2003
Ghost ShipProducer
2002
RitualProducer
2002
Thir13en GhostsProducer
2001
What Lies BeneathProducer
2000
Cast AwayProducer
2000
House on Haunted HillProducer
1999
ContactProducer
1997
Bordello of BloodExecutive Producer
1996
The FrightenersExecutive Producer
1996
Tales from the Crypt: Demon KnightExecutive Producer
1995
W.E.I.R.D. WorldExecutive Producer
1995
Death Becomes HerProducer
1992
The Public EyeExecutive Producer
1992
TrespassExecutive Producer
1992
School for ScumbagsExecutive Producer
Two-Fisted TalesExecutive Producer
1992
Back to the Future: The RideExecutive Producer
1991