Robert Rodriguez is an American director and visual effects supervisor best known for the Mexico Trilogy, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Sin City, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, Spy Kid trilogy, and Alita Battle Angel. In 2015, Guinness World Records named his picture El Mariachi as the lowest-budget film ever to gross $1 million at the box office.

He’s been dubbed a “one-man film crew” for his Marichi-style filmmaking, in which he serves as director, cinematographer, editor, and sound designer.

Born into a Mexican household

Robert Anthony Rodriguez was born in the United States on June 20, 1968, in San Antonio. His ethnicity is Latino, and he is an American citizen.

He is one of eight children born to Rebecca Villegas, a nurse, and Cecilio G. Rodriguez, a salesperson. He grew up in Texas with his seven siblings. When his father acquired a VCR that came with a camera, he became interested in movies.

In San Antonio, he attended St Anthony High School Seminary. He used to film footage of football games at the school when he was in high school. However, he was quickly sacked due to his cinematic videography. He earned his bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Texas.

With a net worth of around $50 million dollars

Robert Rodriguez’s job as a director has provided him with a sizable sum of money. As of December 2019, his net worth was projected to be $50 million.

He is the director and producer of El Mariachi, a 1992 drama thriller film that was shot on a shoestring budget of $7,225 yet grossed $2 million at the box office.

Here are some of his past films, along with their budgets and box office take.

Robert Rodriguez has 63 acres of land in Austin, Texas, as well as a castle-like ranch house.

‘El Mariachi’ was his first film, and it brought him fame.

El Mariachi, directed by Robert Rodriguez, was his directorial debut in 1992. The film earned numerous international accolades, including the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival. It was also recognized by Guinness World Records as the cheapest film ever to earn $1 million at the box office.

In 1995, Rodriguez published Desperado, the sequel to El Mariachi, and in 2003, he released Once Upon a Time in Mexico.

Along with director Quentin Tarantino, he co-directed the 1996 film From Dusk Till Dawn. He also directed the Spy Kids film franchise, which includes Spy Kids (2001), Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002), Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003), and Spy Kids 4-D: All the Time in the World (2004). (2011).

Along with Frank Miller and Quentin Tarantino, Rodriguez directed Sin City (2005). He went on to work on Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, the sequel to the film.

He’s also worked as a producer on shows including From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series, Matador, Lucha Underground, and Spy Kids: Mission Critical, among others.

Red 11, 100 Years, We Can Be Heroes, Hypnotic, and Machete Kills in Space are among his next projects.

He has five children from his first marriage.

Robert Rodriguez is a single man at the moment. He did, however, date Grindhouse actress Rose McGowan in 2007. The two met while filming Grindhouse and began dating shortly after. However, after two years of dating, the two called it quits in 2009.

He was formerly married to Elizabeth Avellan, a producer and actress; they married on July 9, 1990, but divorced after 18 years.

Rocket Rodriguez, Racer Rodriguez, Rebel Rodriguez, and Rogue Rodriguez, four sons, and Rhiannon Rodriguez, a daughter, are the children of the former husband and wife combination.