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14 May 1951, Chicago, Illinois, USA more

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A "whizkid" with special effects, Robert is from the Spielberg camp of... more

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Interviewed in "Directors Close Up: Interviews with Directors Nominated... more

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Won Oscar. Another 17 wins & 19 nominations more

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'A Christmas Carol' easily tops Friday box office
(From screeninglog. 7 November 2009, 1:17 PM, PST)
'Disney's A Christmas Carol Sings To The Top Of The Saturday Box Office
(From MTV Movies Blog. 7 November 2009, 12:32 PM, PST)

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In Development
	1.	The Stoneheart Trilogy (details only on IMDb Pro)
	2.	An Animated American (details only on IMDb Pro)
	3.	Who Framed Roger Rabbit 2 (details only on IMDb Pro)
	4.	Yellow Submarine (details only on IMDb Pro)
	5.	Gangland (details only on IMDb Pro)
	6.	Measle and the Wrathmonk (details only on IMDb Pro)
	7.	Real Steel (details only on IMDb Pro)
	8.	Airman (details only on IMDb Pro)
	9.	The Corrections (details only on IMDb Pro)
	10.	The Summoner (details only on IMDb Pro)
	11.	Stoneheart (details only on IMDb Pro)
	12.	Calling All Robots (details only on IMDb Pro)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Mars Needs Moms! (filming) (2010)	(producer)	2010	-	-

2.	Behind the Burly Q (post-production) (2010)	(executive producer)	2010	-	-

3.	A Christmas Carol (2009)	(producer)	2009	-	6.8 (460)
	AKAs: A Christmas Carol: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version) Disney's A Christmas Carol (USA: complete title)
4.	Beowulf (2007)	(producer)	2007	$191M	6.6 (55,145)
	AKAs: Beowulf: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version) Beowulf: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
5.	The Reaping (2007)	(producer)	2007	$56.9M	5.6 (18,141)

6.	Monster House (2006)	(executive producer)	2006	$137M	6.8 (18,734)
	AKAs: Neighbourhood Crimes & Peepers (Philippines: English title: review title)
7.	Last Holiday (2006)	(executive producer)	2006	-	6.3 (7,211)

8.	The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005)	(producer)	2005	-	7.2 (3,176)

9.	House of Wax (2005)	(producer)	2005	-	5.4 (28,976)

10.	The Polar Express (2004)	(producer)	2004	$278M	6.7 (24,781)
	AKAs: The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
11.	Gothika (2003)	(producer)	2003	-	5.7 (30,024)

12.	Matchstick Men (2003)	(executive producer)	2003	-	7.4 (42,677)

13.	Ghost Ship (2002)	(producer)	2002	-	5.3 (23,155)

14.	Thir13en Ghosts (2001)	(producer)	2001	-	5.1 (21,298)
	AKAs: 13 fantômes (Canada: French title)
15.	Ritual (2001/I)	(producer)	2001	-	4.6 (467)
	AKAs: Tales from the Crypt Presents: Revelation (USA: alternative title) Tales from the Crypt Presents: Voodoo (Philippines: English title)
16.	Cast Away (2000)	(producer)	2000	$424M	7.4 (92,479)

17.	What Lies Beneath (2000)	(producer)	2000	$276M	6.5 (42,752)

18.	House on Haunted Hill (1999)	(producer)	1999	-	5.2 (21,345)

19.	"Perversions of Science" (1997)	executive producer (10 episodes, 1997)	1997	-	6.7 (64)
	10 TV episodes: "Perversions of Science: People's Choice (#1.10)" (executive producer) "Perversions of Science: Ultimate Weapon (#1.9)" (executive producer) "Perversions of Science: Snap Ending (#1.8)" (executive producer) "Perversions of Science: Panic (#1.7)" (executive producer) "Perversions of Science: Planely Possible (#1.6)" (executive producer) 5 episodes not shown.
20.	Contact (1997)	(producer)	1997	$166M	7.3 (68,269)

21.	Bordello of Blood (1996)	(executive producer)	1996	-	4.8 (4,906)
	AKAs: Tales from the Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood (USA: complete title)
22.	"Tales from the Crypt" (1989)	executive producer (86 episodes, 1989-1996)	1996	-	8.1 (3,383)
	AKAs: HBO's Tales from the Crypt 86 TV episodes: "Tales from the Crypt: The Third Pig (#7.13)" (executive producer) "Tales from the Crypt: Ear Today... Gone Tomorrow (#7.12)" (executive producer) "Tales from the Crypt: Confession (#7.11)" (executive producer) "Tales from the Crypt: About Face (#7.10)" (executive producer) "Tales from the Crypt: Smoke Wrings (#7.9)" (executive producer) 81 episodes not shown.
23.	The Frighteners (1996)	(executive producer)	1996	$28.4M	7.1 (26,103)
	AKAs: Robert Zemeckis Presents: The Frighteners (USA: complete title)
24.	W.E.I.R.D. World (1995) (TV)	(executive producer)	1995	-	4.7 (92)

25.	Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995)	(executive producer)	1995	-	6.4 (5,875)
	AKAs: Demon Keeper Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight (USA: complete title)
26.	"Tales from the Cryptkeeper" (1993)	executive producer (1 episode, 1994)	1994	-	7.4 (137)
	AKAs: New Tales from the Cryptkeeper (USA: third season title) 1 TV episode: "Tales from the Cryptkeeper: Transylvania Express (#2.13)" (executive producer)
27.	"Johnny Bago" (1993)	producer (unknown episodes)	1993	-	7.6 (32)

28.	Trespass (1992)	(executive producer)	1992	-	6.0 (3,477)
	AKAs: Looters
29.	The Public Eye (1992)	(executive producer)	1992	-	6.3 (1,443)

30.	Death Becomes Her (1992)	(producer)	1992	$149M	5.9 (25,096)

31.	Two-Fisted Tales (1992) (TV)	(executive producer)	1992	-	5.9 (255)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	A Christmas Carol (2009)	(screenplay)	2009	-	6.8 (460)
	AKAs: A Christmas Carol: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version) Disney's A Christmas Carol (USA: complete title)
2.	The Polar Express (2004)	(screenplay)	2004	$278M	6.7 (24,781)
	AKAs: The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
3.	Bordello of Blood (1996)	(story)	1996	-	4.8 (4,906)
	AKAs: Tales from the Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood (USA: complete title)
4.	"Back to the Future" (1991)	(26 episodes, 1991-1992)	1992	-	6.9 (319)
	AKAs: Back to the Future: The Animated Series 26 TV episodes: "Back to the Future: Verne Hatches a Egg (#2.13)" (creator) "Back to the Future: St. Louise Blues (#2.12)" (creator) "Back to the Future: Super Doc (#2.11)" (creator) "Back to the Future: My Pop's an Alien (#2.10)" (creator) "Back to the Future: Hill Valley Brown-Out (#2.9)" (creator) 21 episodes not shown.
5.	Trespass (1992)	(written by)	1992	-	6.0 (3,477)
	AKAs: Looters
6.	Back to the Future... The Ride (1991)	(characters) (uncredited)	1991	-	7.5 (1,238)

7.	Back to the Future Part III (1990)	(characters) (story)	1990	$244M	7.0 (69,537)

8.	Back to the Future Part II (1989)	(characters) (story)	1989	$332M	7.4 (78,203)

9.	Back to the Future (1985)	(written by)	1985	$351M	8.4 (178,870)

10.	Used Cars (1980)	(written by)	1980	-	6.6 (5,021)

11.	1941 (1979)	(story) (writer)	1979	-	5.6 (12,340)

12.	I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978)	(writer)	1978	-	6.8 (1,552)

13.	"Kolchak: The Night Stalker" (1974)	(1 episode, 1975)	1975	-	8.5 (706)
	AKAs: The Night Stalker 1 TV episode: "Kolchak: The Night Stalker: Chopper (#1.15)" (story)
14.	A Field of Honor (1973)	(writer)	1973	-	7.2 (97)

15.	The Lift (1972)	(writer)	1972	-	6.2 (100)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	A Christmas Carol (2009)		2009	-	6.8 (460)
	AKAs: A Christmas Carol: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version) Disney's A Christmas Carol (USA: complete title)
2.	Beowulf (2007)		2007	$191M	6.6 (55,145)
	AKAs: Beowulf: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version) Beowulf: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
3.	The Polar Express (2004)		2004	$278M	6.7 (24,781)
	AKAs: The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
4.	Cast Away (2000)		2000	$424M	7.4 (92,479)

5.	What Lies Beneath (2000)		2000	$276M	6.5 (42,752)

6.	The 20th Century: The Pursuit of Happiness (1999) (TV)		1999	-	5.7 (56)
	AKAs: The Pursuit of Happiness (Australia)
7.	Contact (1997)		1997	$166M	7.3 (68,269)

8.	"Tales from the Crypt" (1989)	(3 episodes, 1989-1995)	1995	-	8.1 (3,383)
	AKAs: HBO's Tales from the Crypt 3 TV episodes: "Tales from the Crypt: You, Murderer (#6.15)" "Tales from the Crypt: Yellow (#3.14)" "Tales from the Crypt: And All Through the House (#1.2)"
9.	Forrest Gump (1994)		1994	$679M	8.6 (263,874)

10.	"Johnny Bago" (1993)	(1 episode, 1993)	1993	-	7.6 (32)
	1 TV episode: "Johnny Bago: Johnny Bago Free at Last (#1.1)"
11.	Death Becomes Her (1992)		1992	$149M	5.9 (25,096)

12.	Two-Fisted Tales (1992) (TV)	(segment "Yellow")	1992	-	5.9 (255)

13.	Back to the Future Part III (1990)		1990	$244M	7.0 (69,537)

14.	Back to the Future Part II (1989)		1989	$332M	7.4 (78,203)

15.	Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)		1988	$349M	7.6 (49,111)

16.	"Amazing Stories" (1985)	(1 episode, 1986)	1986	-	7.3 (1,057)
	AKAs: Steven Spielberg Presents Amazing Stories (Australia) Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories (USA: complete title) 1 TV episode: "Amazing Stories: Go to the Head of the Class (#2.8)"
17.	Back to the Future (1985)		1985	$351M	8.4 (178,870)

18.	Romancing the Stone (1984)		1984	$115M	6.9 (22,010)
	AKAs: 2 bribones tras la esmeralda perdida (Mexico)
19.	Used Cars (1980)		1980	-	6.6 (5,021)

20.	I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978)		1978	-	6.8 (1,552)

21.	A Field of Honor (1973)		1973	-	7.2 (97)

22.	The Lift (1972)		1972	-	6.2 (100)

Miscellaneous Crew View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	Idle (2003)	(project mentor)	2003	-	6.9 (6)

Actor View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	Make It Happen (1991) (V)		1991	-	3.2 (22)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	The Macabre World of Lavender Williams (2009)	(very special thanks)	2009	-	-

2.	Super Capers (2009)	(special thanks)	2009	-	3.9 (332)

3.	Looking Back to the Future (2009) (V)	(special thanks)	2009	-	6.1 (8)

4.	Payback in Bolts (2009)	(special thanks for inspiration)	2009	-	-

5.	Weird Science Whatever (2008)	(special thanks for inspiration)	2008	-	3.4 (31)

6.	A Hero's Journey: The Making of Beowulf (2008) (V)	(special thanks)	2008	-	-

7.	Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour (2008)	(special thanks)	2008	$69.6M	2.7 (7,703)

8.	Call This a Cry for Help (2007) (V)	(very special thanks to)	2007	-	9.0 (7)

9.	Enfants terribles (2005)	(special thanks)	2005	-	7.8 (263)

10.	S1m0ne (2002)	(special thanks)	2002	-	6.2 (21,900)

11.	Back to the Future: Making the Trilogy (2002) (V)	(special thanks)	2002	-	6.6 (173)

12.	Warner Bros. 75th Anniversary: No Guts, No Glory (1998) (TV)	(special thanks)	1998	-	5.3 (135)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Looking Back to the Future (2009) (V)	Himself	2009	-	6.1 (8)

2.	Beowulf: Mapping the Journey (2008) (V)	(uncredited) Himself	2008	-	-

3.	Beasts of Burden Designing the Creatures of Beowulf (2008) (V)	Himself	2008	-	-

4.	A Hero's Journey: The Making of Beowulf (2008) (V)	Himself	2008	-	-

5.	Creating the Ultimate Beowulf (2008) (V)	Himself	2008	-	-

6.	The Origins of Beowulf (2008) (V)	Himself	2008	-	-

7.	The Art of Beowulf (2008) (V)	Himself	2008	-	-

8.	Looking Back at the Future (2006)	Himself	2006	-	7.3 (35)

9.	"Biography" (1987)	Himself (1 episode, 2005)	2005	-	8.0 (266)
	1 TV episode: "Biography: Bruce Willis" Himself
10.	"4Pop" (2003)	Himself (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	6.5 (22)
	1 TV episode: "4Pop: Hulluna korkokenkiin (#3.14)" Himself
11.	"HBO First Look" (1992)	Himself (4 episodes, 1997-2004)	2004	-	6.4 (154)
	4 TV episodes: "HBO First Look: The Polar Express (#11.21)" Himself "HBO First Look: The Making of 'Cast Away' (#7.24)" Himself "HBO First Look: 'What Lies Beneath': Constructing the Perfect Thriller (#7.12)" Himself "HBO First Look: Contact (#4.5)" Himself
12.	"Sunday Morning Shootout" (2003)	Himself (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	6.9 (74)
	AKAs: Hollywood Shootout (USA: syndication title) Shootout (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: "Sunday Morning Shootout: (#2.6)" Himself
13.	Behind the Ears: The True Story of Roger Rabbit (2003) (V)	Himself	2003	-	5.1 (37)

14.	AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Tom Hanks (2002) (TV)	Himself	2002	-	5.1 (153)

15.	Back to the Future: Making the Trilogy (2002) (V)	Himself	2002	-	6.6 (173)

16.	The Island (2001) (V)	Himself	2001	-	5.5 (7)

17.	Wilson: The Life and Death of a Hollywood Extra (2001) (V)	Himself	2001	-	7.4 (34)

18.	The Making of 'Cast Away' (2001) (V)	Himself	2001	-	6.7 (46)

19.	"MADtv" (1995)	Himself (1 episode, 2001)	2001	-	6.9 (874)
	1 TV episode: "MADtv: (#6.19)" Himself
20.	What Lies Beneath: Constructing the Perfect Thriller (2001) (TV)	Himself	2001	-	4.8 (53)

21.	"Nyhetsmorgon" (1992)	Himself -regissör (2 episodes, 1994-2001)	2001	-	5.6 (129)
	2 TV episodes: "Nyhetsmorgon: Filmen 'Cast Away'/Nyheter och väder (#18.11)" Himself -regissör "Nyhetsmorgon: Filmen 'Forest Gump'/Nyheter och väder (#7.64)" Himself -regissör
22.	Behind the Scenes: Cast Away (2000) (V)	Himself	2000	-	6.6 (75)

23.	From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic (1999) (TV)	Himself	1999	-	6.7 (307)

24.	"The Directors" (1999)	Himself (1 episode)	1999	-	7.6 (81)
	1 TV episode: "The Directors: The Films of Robert Zemeckis" Himself
25.	The Making of 'The Frighteners' (1998) (V)	Himself	1998	-	7.5 (113)

26.	Warner Bros. 75th Anniversary: No Guts, No Glory (1998) (TV)	Himself	1998	-	5.3 (135)

27.	"Mundo VIP" (1996)	Himself (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	3.6 (27)
	1 TV episode: "Mundo VIP: Show nº77 (#2.42)" Himself
28.	"Bl!tz" (1997)	Himself (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	2.5 (22)
	AKAs: Blitz (Germany: new title) 1 TV episode: "Bl!tz: (1997-10-06)" Himself
29.	"Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)	Himself (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	7.6 (15)
	AKAs: Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts) Letterman (Australia) The Late Show (USA: informal short title) 1 TV episode: "Late Show with David Letterman: (1997-06-27)" Himself
30.	The Making of '1941' (1996) (V)	Himself	1996	-	5.8 (57)

31.	The 68th Annual Academy Awards (1996) (TV)	Himself - Presenter: Best Director	1996	-	5.4 (243)

32.	The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995) (TV)	(also archive footage) Himself - Winner: Best Director	1995	-	6.2 (351)

33.	MST3K Little Gold Statue Preview Special (1995) (TV)	Himself (interview footage)	1995	-	7.1 (127)

34.	Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump (1994) (TV)	Himself	1994	-	6.6 (160)

35.	Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects (1994) (TV)	Himself	1994	-	4.5 (45)

36.	"Parker Lewis Can't Lose" (1990)	Himself (1 episode, 1991)	1991	-	8.1 (1,342)
	AKAs: Parker Lewis (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: "Parker Lewis Can't Lose: Rock 'n' Roles (#2.10)" Himself
37.	The Secrets of the Back to the Future Trilogy (1990) (TV)	Himself	1990	-	6.1 (171)

38.	Back to the Future Part II Behind-the-Scenes Special Presentation (1989) (TV)	Himself	1989	-	4.7 (20)

39.	First Works (1989) (TV)	Himself	1989	-	5.0 (16)

40.	Roger Rabbit and the Secrets of Toon Town (1988) (TV)	Himself	1988	-	6.2 (87)

41.	The Making of 'Back to the Future' (1985) (TV)	Himself	1985	-	5.6 (28)


1.	Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters (2006)	(uncredited) Himself

2.	The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004)	Himself

3.	Who Made Roger Rabbit (2003) (V)	Himself

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