Roland Emmerich

Born: 1955

Director

Roland Emmerich was born in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. He became a world famous director in Hollywood and is known for his blockbuster movies. In 1996, he directed the mega-hit “Independence Day,” starring Will Smith, which was followed by “Godzilla,” “The Patriot,” starring Mel Gibson and “The Day after Tomorrow.”

Emmerich attended film school in Munich from 1977 to 1981 and his student film, “The Noah's Ark Principle”, went on to open the 1984 Berlin Film Festival. The feature became a huge success and was sold to more than 20 countries. With a penchant for science-fiction and special effects Emmerich has proven himself worthy to be in the major league of directors.

Emmerich’s career in Hollywood started with “Universal Soldier” (1992), which was followed by two made-for-television movies and a theatrical sequel. Emmerich next helmed the science-fiction film “Stargate,” an unexpected success that spawned the television shows “Stargate SG-1” and “Stargate Atlantis”.

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