Robert Zemeckis
American director, producer and writer
- Age
- 74years old
- Born
- 14 May 1952Chicago, Illinois
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Taurus
- Years active
- 1984–2024
Known for
About Robert Zemeckis
Robert Zemeckis is an American director, producer and writer. They were born on 14 May 1952 in Chicago, Illinois. Their career spans 35 titles, among them Back to the Future (1985), Forrest Gump (1994) and Back to the Future. Part II (1989).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Robert Zemeckis is Romancing the Stone (1984); in all, 35 films over 40 years. They have worked as producer in 25, director in 20, writer in 10 and actor in 4. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Back to the Future (1985), with 104 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2000s, with 12 titles. The person they have worked with most is Alan Silvestri, on 14 films, among them Back to the Future and Back to the Future. Part II.
Latest work
Full filmography (35)- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
Where to watch Robert Zemeckis
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1994
- 1989
- 2011
- 1990
- 2009
- 2012
- 2000
- 2006
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Robert Zemeckis films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Forrest Gump 1994
- Cast Away 2000
- Back to the Future 1985
- Back to the Future. Part II 1989
- Real Steel 2011
Family and relationships
- Spouses
- Mary Ellen Trainor 1980–2000, Leslie Zemeckis 2001–present
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026) and Razzie Awards (1981–2026).
- Academy Awards (Oscars) 1 win1 nomination
- Razzie Awards 1 nomination
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Questions about Robert Zemeckis
How old is Robert Zemeckis?
Robert Zemeckis is 74 years old: born on 14 May 1952 in Chicago, Illinois.
Who is Robert Zemeckis's partner?
Robert Zemeckis has been married to Leslie Zemeckis since 2001.
What are the best Robert Zemeckis films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Robert Zemeckis films are Forrest Gump (1994, 9.3), Cast Away (2000, 8.2) and Back to the Future (1985, 8.1).
How many films and TV shows has Robert Zemeckis been in?
MovieNCo lists 35 films for Robert Zemeckis, from Romancing the Stone (1984) to Here (2024).
How many awards has Robert Zemeckis won?
Robert Zemeckis has won one award from 2 nominations. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 1 of 1; Razzie Awards, 1 nomination. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Robert Zemeckis's star sign?
Robert Zemeckis is a Taurus: born on 14 May.
Page reviewed on 12 June 2019.