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Roland Emmerich

Roland Emmerich

Director·b. 1955·Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany

9 horror credits

Roland Emmerich is a German film director, screenwriter, and producer who is known for his work on disaster and action flicks. He made a name for himself with The Noah's Ark Principle (1981) and co-founded Centropolis Entertainment in 1985 with his sister. Besides his work in the entertainment industry, he is a collector of art and an active campaigner for the LGBT community, global warming awareness and equal rights.

Director6 films

The Day After Tomorrow

The Day After Tomorrow

Director

2004 1.0
Godzilla

Godzilla

Director

1998 3.0
Independence Day

Independence Day

Director

1996 3.1
Universal Soldier

Universal Soldier

Director

1992
Ghost Chase

Ghost Chase

Director

1987
Making Contact

Making Contact

Director

1985

Writer5 films

The Day After Tomorrow

The Day After Tomorrow

Screenplay / Story

2004 1.0
Godzilla

Godzilla

Screenplay / Story

1998 3.0
Independence Day

Independence Day

Screenplay

1996 3.1
Ghost Chase

Ghost Chase

Story / Screenplay

1987
Making Contact

Making Contact

Screenplay

1985

Producer6 films

Hell

Hell

Executive Producer

2011
The Day After Tomorrow

The Day After Tomorrow

Producer

2004 1.0
Eight Legged Freaks

Eight Legged Freaks

Executive Producer

2002
The Thirteenth Floor

The Thirteenth Floor

Producer

1999
Godzilla

Godzilla

Executive Producer

1998 3.0
Independence Day

Independence Day

Executive Producer

1996 3.1