Robert Zemeckis

Date of Birth: May 14, 1952

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Robert Lee Zemeckis is an acclaimed American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Born on May 14, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, Zemeckis has established himself as one of the most innovative and influential filmmakers in Hollywood. He is best known for directing the “Back to the Future” trilogy, “Forrest Gump,” and “Cast Away.” Zemeckis attended Northern Illinois University and later transferred to the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts. His early work caught the attention of Steven Spielberg, who became his mentor. Zemeckis’ breakthrough came with “Romancing the Stone” in 1984, which was both a critical and commercial success. This success paved the way for the “Back to the Future” series, which became a cultural phenomenon. In 1994, Zemeckis directed “Forrest Gump,” which won six Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Picture. Known for his pioneering use of special effects, Zemeckis has continued to push the boundaries of film technology with movies like “The Polar Express” and “Beowulf.” Zemeckis has been married twice and has three children. He continues to be an active force in the film industry, both in directing and producing.

5 Interesting Facts about Robert Zemeckis

1. Robert Zemeckis won the Academy Award for Best Director for “Forrest Gump” in 1995.

2. He co-wrote the screenplay for “1941,” directed by Steven Spielberg.

3. Zemeckis has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which he received in 2004.

4. He pioneered the use of performance capture technology in films like “The Polar Express” and “Beowulf.”

5. Zemeckis is a passionate advocate for the use of digital technologies in filmmaking.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Robert Zemeckis

1. “If you’re going to spend two or three years of your life on something, you have to be excited about it.”

2. “We don’t function well as human beings when we’re in isolation.”

3. “I believe that the motion picture is the greatest art form ever devised.”

4. “The challenge of art is to find a way to make a particular experience universal.”

5. “I’m a filmmaker; that’s what I do. I tell stories. I put images and sounds together to create an emotional experience.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Robert Zemeckis has achieved a highest net worth of approximately $100 million.

Children

Robert Zemeckis has three children. He has a son, Alexander Zemeckis, from his first marriage to actress Mary Ellen Trainor. He also has two children, Zane and Rhys, with his second wife, actress Leslie Harter Zemeckis.