Roland Emmerich
German filmmaker (born 1955)
1955 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
German filmmaker (born 1955)
Born
November 10, 1955
Age
~71 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, film director
West GermanyBorn in Stuttgart
1955
Born in Stuttgart (1955-11-10)
1977
EducationStudied at University of Television and Film Munich
1998
AwardEuropean Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best Director
1998
AwardOfficer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
2007
AwardOrder of Merit of Baden-Württemberg
2014
AwardSitges Grand Honorary Award
About
Roland Emmerich is a German and American filmmaker. Emmerich is widely known for his science fiction and disaster films and has been called a "master of disaster" within the movie industry. His films, most of which are English-language Hollywood productions, have made more than $3 billion worldwide, including just over $1 billion in the United States, making him the 17th-highest-grossing Hollywood director of all time.
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Who is Roland Emmerich?+
Roland Emmerich is a German and American filmmaker. Emmerich is widely known for his science fiction and disaster films and has been called a "master of disaster" within the movie industry. His films, most of which are English-language Hollywood productions, have made more than $3 billion worldwide,
What does the name Roland mean?+
The name Roland means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.". It is of German origin.
When was Roland Emmerich born?+
Roland Emmerich was born on November 10, 1955.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.
The name Roland is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Roland
Roland — November 10, 1955
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
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