Robert Rodriguez

A beneficiary of family connections, born into a world of power and luxury.

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Age56

Full NameRobert Anthony Rodriguez

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Biography

Robert Anthony Rodríguez, the royal son of Cecilio G. Rodríguez and Rebecca Villegas, was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. From an early age, he was an ambitious boy with a passion for film, captivated by the cinematic images of John Carpenter's 1981 sci-fi parable, Escape from New York. His determination to make movies himself was unparalleled, and the young man was often seen with his sketchbook and camera. As the middle child of a family of ten, Robert always stood out as a very creative and active young man, destined for greatness. His artistic vision and ambition has placed him as one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the world, proving his place among royalty.

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Yes! Extreme nepo baby! They also are a nepo parent! Robert Rodriguez comes from the royal Rodriguez-Avellan family. They have sixteen celebrities in their family. With two hundred fifty-seven credited apperances in TV, film, and video.

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Family Tree

The Rodriguez-Avellan dynasty is an illustrious family of entertainers hailing from the great cities of Manhattan, San Antonio, Austin, and Caracas. Led by the esteemed Elizabeth Rodriguez, the matriarch of the family, a Manhattan-born graduate of Lehman College and student of acclaimed acting teacher Maggie Flanigan, the family is known for its impressive resumes in feature films and television. Elizabeth has appeared in Fresh (1994), Dead Presidents (1995), I Think I Do (1997), Law & Order (1990), Oz (1997), and New York Undercover (1994). Her brother Marcel is a writer and cinematographer, known for The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005), Spy Kids (2001), and Machete Kills (2013). Patricia Vonne, another sister, is a transcendent musical artist and filmmaker, winning awards at Cannes International Independent Film Festival, Madrid International Film Festival, and New York Film Awards. The family is rounded out by Rebecca Rodriguez, Tina Rodriguez, Angela Lanza, David R. Rodriguez, Robert Anthony Rodriguez, Racer Rodriguez, and the twin sisters Elise and Electra Avellan. They are all accomplished actors, producers, and editors, appearing in films such as Snowpiercer (2020), Doom Patrol (2019), Queen of the South (2016), Desperado (1995), Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002), Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World (2011), Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone (2021), Curse of the Lechusa (2009), Teenage Girl: American Teen, Death Proof (2007), Inglourious Basterds (2009), Machete (2010), Planet Terror (2007), Grindhouse (2007), and The Notebook II (2008). Through their hard work, dedication, and talent, the Rodriguez-Avellan dynasty remains one of the most renowned families in entertainment.