Roland Emmerich
Directing

Roland Emmerich

Born 1955-11-10 · Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany

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.

ActorExecutive ProducerDirectorThanksCastStoryWriterProducer

Known for

Moonfall★ 6.4Viewing moment
Moonfall
2022
2012★ 5.8Viewing moment
2012
2009
The Patriot★ 7.2Viewing moment
The Patriot
2000
Independence Day: Resurgence★ 5.3Viewing moment
Independence Day: Resurgence
2016
Independence Day★ 6.9Viewing moment
Independence Day
1996
Godzilla★ 5.6Viewing moment
Godzilla
1998
White House Down★ 6.5Viewing moment
White House Down
2013
The Day After Tomorrow★ 6.5Viewing moment
The Day After Tomorrow
2004
10,000 BC★ 5.4Viewing moment
10,000 BC
2008
Eight Legged Freaks★ 5.8Viewing moment
Eight Legged Freaks
2002
Midway★ 7.2Viewing moment
Midway
2019
Trade★ 6.9Viewing moment
Trade
2007
Stargate★ 7Viewing moment
Stargate
1994
Universal Soldier★ 6.3Viewing moment
Universal Soldier
1992
The Thirteenth Floor★ 7Viewing moment
The Thirteenth Floor
1999
The Colony★ 5.6Viewing moment
The Colony
2021
Anonymous★ 6.4Viewing moment
Anonymous
2011
Moon 44★ 5Viewing moment
Moon 44
1990
Stonewall★ 6Viewing moment
Stonewall
2015
Hell★ 5.6Viewing moment
Hell
2011
Those About to Die★ 7.4Viewing moment
Those About to Die
2024 · Series
Making Contact★ 5.6Viewing moment
Making Contact
1985
The Patriot: The Art of War★ 7.3Viewing moment
The Patriot: The Art of War
2000
Independence Day: The ID4 Invasion★ 6.6Viewing moment
Independence Day: The ID4 Invasion
1996
Ghost Chase★ 5.1Viewing moment
Ghost Chase
1987
Last Will. & TestamentViewing moment
Last Will. & Testament
2012
The Noah's Ark Principle★ 4.8Viewing moment
The Noah's Ark Principle
1984
Hollywood between Paranoia and Sci-Fi: The Power of Myth★ 5.3Viewing moment
Hollywood between Paranoia and Sci-Fi: The Power of Myth
2011
La Californie !★ 8Viewing moment
La Californie !
2023 · Series
The High Crusade★ 5.2Viewing moment
The High Crusade
1994
The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars'★ 8Viewing moment
The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars'
2004
White House Down: A Dynamic Duo - Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx★ 10Viewing moment
White House Down: A Dynamic Duo - Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx
2013
Roland Emmerich: Upping the AnteViewing moment
Roland Emmerich: Upping the Ante
2013
Independence Day: Creating Reality★ 6Viewing moment
Independence Day: Creating Reality
2000
The Shakespeare EnigmaViewing moment
The Shakespeare Enigma
2011
Meet the Insiders of 'White House Down'★ 5.5Viewing moment
Meet the Insiders of 'White House Down'
2013
Der Bernd★ 10Viewing moment
Der Bernd
2012
Guns, Genes & Fighting Machines: The Making of 'Universal Soldier'★ 10Viewing moment
Guns, Genes & Fighting Machines: The Making of 'Universal Soldier'
2004
The 120 Days of Bottrop★ 5.3Viewing moment
The 120 Days of Bottrop
1997
The End of the World: The Actor's Perspective★ 7Viewing moment
The End of the World: The Actor's Perspective
2010

Frequent collaborators

Dean DevlinDean DevlinHarald KloserHarald KloserPatrick WilsonPatrick WilsonWoody HarrelsonWoody HarrelsonGary LevaGary LevaMarkus FördererMarkus FördererVolker EngelVolker EngelMel GibsonMel Gibson