Robert Zemeckis

It is one thing to have a career; it is quite another to become a celebrity in that field. When it comes to American cinema filmmakers, Robert Lee Zemeckis is always at the top of the list. Robert has been dubbed a “visual effects pacesetter” on numerous occasions. He is regarded as a role model by many aspiring and established cinema producers, directors, and screenwriters.

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Net Worth, Salary, and Earnings of Robert Zemeckis

Robert has not only gained renown and received numerous honors and nominations as a result of his efforts, but he has also amassed a substantial sum of money. His net worth is expected to reach $80 million in 2021. We wish him the best of luck and anticipate that he will soon surpass the $100 million mark.

Early Life and Biography

Robert Lee Zemeckis was born on the 14th of May in 1952 in Illinois, Chicago, United States of America, under the name Robert Lee Zemeckis. Because his father, Alphonse Zemeckis, was a Lithuanian-American, Robert is of Lithuanian-American ethnicity. His mother, Rosa (née Nespeca), on the other hand, was Italian-American. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised on the outskirts of the city. He never considered becoming a filmmaker as a child because there was no place in their house for it.

Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions

So, how old is Robert Zemeckis in 2021, and how tall and how heavy is he? Robert Zemeckis, who was born on May 14, 1952, is 69 years old as of today’s date, August 7, 2021. Despite his height of 6′ 00′′ in feet and inches and 183 cm in centimetres, he weighs 176.37 pounds and 80 kilograms.

Education

Robert is not only wealthy, but also well-educated. His early years of education were spent at a Roman Catholic elementary school. He enrolled at Fenger Academy High School after graduating from elementary school. Robert has always enjoyed television and has a desire to work in the film industry since he was a child. Fortunately, he discovered the existence of film schools and promptly informed his parents of his intention to enroll. Unfortunately, this task was hard to complete because the parents were completely opposed to the notion. Finally, he was able to persuade them, and he was accepted into Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Illinois. He eventually transferred from Northern Illinois University to the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles.

 

Dating, girlfriends, wife, and kids

Robert Zemeckis With Wife Leslie Harter
Robert Zemeckis With Wife Leslie Harter (Source: USA Daily)

Despite the fact that Robert admits to spending much of his time buried in his career, he was fortunate enough to marry a woman. His marriage to actress Marry Ellen Trainor, on the other hand, did not go so well, though they were able to keep it going for a while. They married in the 1980s and had a kid together, but after discovering their marriage wasn’t working well, they divorced. Robert, on the other hand, never lost up on love and married his second wife, actress Leslie Harter, on December 4, 2001. They have three children together. Zane Zemeckis, Alexander Zemeckis, Rhys Zemeckis, and Zsa Zsa Rose Zemeckis are his children’s names.

A Professional Life

 

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At a young age, Robert was enthralled by television. Because his parents had a home video camera, he decided to put what he had learned on television into practice by shooting family events. He honed his skills over time by enlisting the help of his pals in the production of narrative films. This, however, was insufficient, and he decided to continue his education at Northern University of Illinois.

After a series of missteps, he was able to reclaim his fans’ attention in the 1980s after directing Romancing the Stone, which was released in 1984. Back to the Future, a science-fiction comedy, was released in 1985, followed by Who Framed Roger Rabbit, a 1988 comedy. His success in producing Death Becomes Her propelled him into dramatic roles. Forrest Gump, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Director in the category of Best Director, is another dramatic film he worked on. Robert has directed films in a variety of genres, including family and adult films.

Awards

Robert has received numerous awards and nominations over his career in the film industry, including the Academy Award for Best Director. He won three Academy Awards for his picture Who Framed Roger Rabbit, including Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Picture. Robert has also been nominated for a number of awards, including an Academy Award, a Bafta Award, and a Golden Globe Award.

Some Interesting Facts of Robert Zemeckis

  • Did you know that Robert is a pilot in addition to being a film director, producer, and screenwriter? You now know. Zemeckis pilots a Cirrus SR20 as a private pilot.
  • Robert is also a member of the Democratic Party, and he routinely contributes to Democratic Party candidates for office.

Robert Zemeckis is a master of his craft. Despite the fact that his parents and neighbors only knew about blue collar employment, he never gave up on his ambition to work in the film industry. He is now the finest in this profession, and he has been able to open many people’s minds and transform their perceptions of the film industry.

Facts of Robert Zemeckis

Real Name/Full Name Robert Lee Zemeckis
Nick Name/Celebrated Name: Robert Zemeckis
Birth Place: Illinois, Chicago
Date Of Birth/Birthday: May 14, 1952
Age/How Old: 69 years old
Height/How Tall: In Centimetres – 183 cm
In Feet and Inches –  6ft 0 inches
Weight: In Kilograms – 80kg
In Pounds – 176.37
Eye Color: Dark brown
Hair Color: Gray
Parents Name: Father – Alphonse Zemeckis
Mother – Rosa (Nee Nespeca)
Siblings: N/A
School: Fenger Academy High School
College: Northern Illinois University, University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts
Religion: Christian
Nationality: American
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Marital Status: Married
Girlfriend: N/A
Wife/Spouse Name: Leslie Harter Zemeckis (m. 2001), Mary Ellen Trainor (m. 1980–2000)
Kids/Children Name: Zane Zemeckis, Alexander Zemeckis,  Rhys Zemeckis and Zsa Rose Zemeckis
Profession: Director, film producer, and screenwriter
Net Worth: $80 million