Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodríguez Rodriguez at the 2007 Scream Awards Born Robert Anthony Rodríguez (1968-06-20) June 20, 1968 (age 46) San Antonio, Texas, United States Education St. Anthony High School Alma mater College of Communication University of Texas Occupation Film director, film producer, screenwriter, film editor, cinematographer, musician, actor Years active 1991–present Notable work(s) El Mariachi, Desperado, Spy Kids, Sin City, Grindhouse, Machete Spouse(s) Elizabeth Avellán (1990–2006) Partner(s) Rose McGowan (2007–09) Website Troublemaker Studios Robert Anthony Rodríguez (born June 20, 1968) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, editor cartoonist and musician. He shoots and produces many of his films in Mexico and his native Texas. He has directed successful and groundbreaking film sagas such as the Mexico Trilogy, From Dusk till Dawn and the 2014 TV series, and the Spy Kids films, as well as The Faculty, The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D, Sin City, Planet Terror, and Machete. He is a friend and frequent collaborator of filmmaker Quentin Tarantino. In December 2013, Rodriguez launched his own cable TV channel, El Rey.