IMDb > Roland Emmerich
Add Resume

Roland Emmerich products

Shop at Amazon Rent at Blockbuster.com
BETA
Quicklinks
Top Links
biographyby votesawardsNewsDeskmessage board
Filmographies
categorizedby typeby yearby ratingsby votesby TV series awards titles for saleby genre by keyword power search credited with tv schedule
Biographical
biography other works publicity contact photo gallery resume NewsDeskmessage board
External Links
official sites miscellaneous photographs sound clips video clips

Roland Emmerich More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 19 | slideshow | add photos) Videos (see all 19)
Godzilla (1998) -- New York = Godzilla's toy box. Matthew Broderick and Jean Reno (The Professional) deal with the monster that made rampant destruction A-OK. Watch Gojira's first stateside visit.
2012 (2009) -- Roland Emmerich's soundbites about 2012 at Comic-Con 2009.
Behind the Scenes: World Music Awards 2007 (2007) -- TV Guide Network takes you behind the scenes of the disaster flick 2012! Check out the amazing effects and see what stars John Cusack, Thandie Newton and the rest of the cast, plus director Roland Emmerich, have to say about the film!
2012 (2009) -- An academic researcher leads a group of people in a fight to counteract the apocalyptic events that were predicted by the ancient Mayan calendar.
2012 (2009) -- Los Angeles crumbles in this 2012 featurette.

Overview

Contact:
View agent and company contact info on IMDbPro.
Mini Biography:
Emmerich began his career in his native Germany. In his youth, he pursued... more
Trivia:
Turned down the offer to direct Die Another Day (2002). more
STARmeter: ?
Down 22% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
7 wins & 9 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(984 articles)
Bloggers' Reviews: 2012
 (From Screenrush. 24 November 2009, 4:51 AM, PST)

Son of Birthday Suits
 (From FilmExperience. 24 November 2009, 4:27 AM, PST)


Filmography

Jump to filmography as: In DevelopmentProducer, Director, Writer, Actor, Editor, Thanks, Self
In Development: What's this?
  1. Isobar (details only on IMDbPro)
  2. Foundation (details only on IMDbPro)
Producer:
  1. Untitled Roland Emmerich/Mark Gordon Project (2010) (TV) (announced) (executive producer)

  2. 2012 (2009/I) (producer)
  3. 10,000 BC (2008) (producer)
  4. Trade (2007/I) (producer)
    ... aka Trade - Willkommen in Amerika (Germany)
  5. The Day After Tomorrow (2004) (producer)
  6. Eight Legged Freaks (2002) (executive producer)
  7. The Patriot (2000) (executive producer)
    ... aka Der Patriot (Germany)

  8. The Thirteenth Floor (1999) (producer)
    ... aka Abwärts in die Zukunft (Germany: TV title)
  9. "Godzilla: The Series" (1998) TV series (executive producer) (unknown episodes)
  10. Godzilla (1998) (executive producer)
    ... aka Gojira (Japan)
  11. "The Visitor" (1997) TV series (executive producer) (unknown episodes)
  12. Independence Day (1996) (executive producer)
    ... aka ID4 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
  13. The High Crusade (1994) (producer)
    ... aka High Crusade - Frikassee im Weltraum (Germany)
  14. Eye of the Storm (1991) (executive producer)
  15. Moon 44 (1990) (producer)
    ... aka Intruder

  16. Das Arche Noah Prinzip (1984) (co-producer)
    ... aka The Noah's Ark Principle
Director:
  1. Anonymous (2010) (pre-production) (rumored)

  2. 2012 (2009/I)
  3. 10,000 BC (2008)
  4. The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
  5. The Patriot (2000)
    ... aka Der Patriot (Germany)

  6. Godzilla (1998)
    ... aka Gojira (Japan)
  7. Independence Day (1996)
    ... aka ID4 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
  8. Stargate (1994)
    ... aka Stargate, la porte des étoiles (France)
  9. Universal Soldier (1992)
  10. Moon 44 (1990)
    ... aka Intruder

  11. Hollywood-Monster (1987)
    ... aka Ghost Chase (USA)
  12. Joey (1985)
    ... aka Making Contact
  13. Das Arche Noah Prinzip (1984)
    ... aka The Noah's Ark Principle

  14. Franzmann (1979)
    ... aka Frog
Writer:
  1. 2012 (2009/I) (written by)
  2. 10,000 BC (2008) (written by)
  3. The Day After Tomorrow (2004) (screenplay) (story)

  4. Godzilla (1998) (screenplay) (story)
    ... aka Gojira (Japan)
  5. "Stargate SG-1" (1 episode, 1998)
    ... aka La porte des étoiles (Canada: French title: dubbed version)
        - Politics (1998) TV episode (excerpts) (uncredited)
  6. Independence Day (1996) (written by)
    ... aka ID4 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
  7. Stargate (1994) (written by)
    ... aka Stargate, la porte des étoiles (France)
  8. Moon 44 (1990) (story)
    ... aka Intruder

  9. Hollywood-Monster (1987) (writer)
    ... aka Ghost Chase (USA)
  10. Joey (1985) (written by)
    ... aka Making Contact
  11. Das Arche Noah Prinzip (1984) (writer)
    ... aka The Noah's Ark Principle
  12. Altosax (1980) (TV) (writer)

  13. Franzmann (1979) (writer)
    ... aka Frog
Actor:
  1. Altosax (1980) (TV)
Editor:
  1. Franzmann (1979)
    ... aka Frog
Thanks:
  1. Jack N Jill (2008) (special thanks)
  2. The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars' (2004) (V) (special thanks)
  3. Coronado (2003) (thanks)
  4. Igby Goes Down (2002) (special thanks)
Self:
  1. "Cinema tres" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2008-2009)
    ... aka Informatiu cinema (Spain: Catalan title)
        - Episode dated 14 November 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 8 March 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  2. 2012: Startling New Secrets (2009) (TV) .... Himself
  3. "Made in Hollywood" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode #5.7 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  4. "Wetten, dass..?" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Wetten, dass..? aus Braunschweig (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  5. "Le grand journal de Canal+" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2009)
        - Episode dated 20 October 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 23 September 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  6. "Entertainment Tonight" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
    ... aka E.T. (USA: informal title)
    ... aka ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title)
    ... aka Entertainment This Week (weekend title)
    ... aka This Week in Entertainment (USA: weekend title)
        - Episode dated 8 October 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  7. "Up Close with Carrie Keagan" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode dated 6 March 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  8. "HBO First Look" .... Himself (4 episodes, 1996-2008)
        - '10,000 BC': The Making of an Epic World (2008) TV episode .... Himself
        - The Making of 'The Day After Tomorrow' (2004) TV episode .... Himself
        - The Patriot (2000) TV episode .... Himself
        - The Making of 'Independence Day' (1996) TV episode .... Himself
  9. A Wild and Woolly Ride (2008) (V) .... Himself
  10. Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001 (2007) (V) .... Himself
  11. "Sunday Morning Shootout" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
    ... aka Hollywood Shootout (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Shootout (USA: new title)
        - Roland Emmerich/Michael Douglas (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  12. Guns, Genes & Fighting Machines: The Making of 'Universal Soldier' (2004) (V) .... Himself
  13. The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars' (2004) (V) .... Himself - Director, 'Independence Day'
  14. "4Pop" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Popparit Bushin kimpussa (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  15. "Anke Late Night" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode #1.7 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  16. "Richard & Judy" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 27 May 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  17. "Berlin Mitte" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka Berlin Mitte (Germany)
    ... aka Maybrit Illner (Germany: new title)
        - Teurer Sprit und Klimaschock - Mit Vollgas in die Katastrophe? (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  18. Independence Day: Creating Reality (2000) (V) .... Himself
  19. Boom! Hollywood's Greatest Disaster Movies (2000) (V) .... Himself
  20. The Art of War (2000) (V) .... Himself

  21. "The Directors" .... Himself (1 episode)
        - The Films of Roland Emmerich (????) TV episode .... Himself
  22. Godzilla: On Assignment with Charles Caiman (1998) (V) .... Himself
  23. Godzilla, King of the Monsters (1998) (TV) .... Interviewee
  24. Die 120 Tage von Bottrop (1997) .... Himself
    ... aka Die 120 Tage von Bottrop - Der letzte Neue Deutsche Film (Germany: long title)
    ... aka The 120 Days of Bottrop (International: English title)
  25. The Making of 'Independence Day' (1996) (TV) .... Himself
  26. Independence Day: The ID4 Invasion (1996) (V) .... Himself
  27. "Movie Magic" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1995-1996)
        - Devastation Effects: Movie Mayhem (1996) TV episode .... Himself
        - Mechanical Effects: Nuts and Bolts (1995) TV episode .... Himself
  28. Making of 'Universal Soldier' (1992) (TV) .... Himself

Additional Details

Other Works:
Directed his first commercial in 2001. Title: Infinite Possibilities Client: DaimlerChrysler Agency: Springer & Jacoby UK, London Creative Directors: Kurt Georg Dieckert/Stefan Schmidt Copywriter: Alex Jaggy Agency Producer: Natascha Teidler Production Company: GAP Films, Munich Production Manager: Tom Weissferdt Assistant Production Manager: Veronika Kruse Director of Photography: John Toll Composer: Harald Kloser Filming location: Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah Production time: 4 days more
Publicity Listings:
11 Interviews | 1 Article | 1 Pictorial more

Message Boards

Discuss this person with other users on IMDb message board for Roland Emmerich
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
who loves cgi more? samd51
How rich is he? max23
Star Trek fan? stevefriars
Emmerich is laughing at Americans - it's offensive safe2007
What is it with this dude? tigerbos
Roland Emmerich or Micahel Bay? gertze821
more
Find where Roland Emmerich is credited alongside another name
Roland Emmerich &  
You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.
With our Resume service you can add photos and build a complete resume to help you achieve the best possible presentation on the IMDb.
Click here to add your resume and/or your photos to IMDb.