Person
Roland Emmerich
Actor · Director · Writer· Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany
Roland Emmerich, a German filmmaker whose career spans disaster and action cinema, rose to prominence with the cult classic "The Noah's Ark Principle" in 1981 and later co-founded Centropolis Entertainment in 1985. Beyond his cinematic exploits, Emmerich is a committed advocate for LGBT rights, global climate action, and equality, paralleling these passions with a discerning eye for art collection. His work often reflects a blend of spectacular visuals and thematic depth, cementing his status as a director who wields blockbuster thrills with social conscience.
Filmography
47 credits across 5 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Carolco, un rêve hollywoodien | Film | |
| 2024 | Those About to Die | Executive Producer | TV |
| 2022 | Moonfall | Director | Film |
| 2022 | Moonfall | Writer | Film |
| 2022 | Moonfall | Producer | Film |
| 2021 | The Colony | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2019 | Midway | Director | Film |
| 2019 | Midway | Producer | Film |
| 2016 | Independence Day: Resurgence | Director | Film |
| 2016 | Independence Day: Resurgence | Producer | Film |
| 2015 | Stonewall | Director | Film |
| 2015 | Stonewall | Producer | Film |
| 2013 | White House Down | Director | Film |
| 2012 | Last Will. & Testament | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2011 | Anonymous | Director | Film |
| 2011 | Anonymous | Producer | Film |
| 2011 | Hell | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2009 | 2012 Startling New Secrets | Film | |
| 2009 | 2012 | Director | Film |
| 2009 | 2012 | Writer | Film |
| 2009 | 2012 | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2009 | Shirley Adams | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2008 | 10,000 BC | Director | Film |
| 2008 | 10,000 BC | Producer | Film |
| 2007 | Trade | Producer | Film |
| 2004 | Guns, Genes & Fighting Machines: The Making of 'Universal Soldier' | Himself | Film |
| 2004 | The Day After Tomorrow | Director | Film |
| 2004 | The Day After Tomorrow | Producer | Film |
| 2002 | Eight Legged Freaks | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2000 | The Patriot | Director | Film |
| 2000 | The Patriot | Executive Producer | Film |
| 1999 | The Thirteenth Floor | Producer | Film |
| 1998 | Godzilla | Director | Film |
| 1998 | Godzilla | Executive Producer | Film |
| 1997 | The 120 Days of Bottrop | Self | Film |
| 1996 | Independence Day | Director | Film |
| 1996 | Independence Day | Executive Producer | Film |
| 1994 | Stargate | Director | Film |
| 1994 | The High Crusade | Producer | Film |
| 1992 | Universal Soldier | Director | Film |
| 1990 | Moon 44 | Director | Film |
| 1990 | Moon 44 | Producer | Film |
| 1987 | Ghost Chase | Director | Film |
| 1985 | Making Contact | Director | Film |
| 1984 | The Noah's Ark Principle | Director | Film |
| 1984 | The Noah's Ark Principle | Writer | Film |
| Guns, Genes & Fighting Machines: The Making of "Universal Soldier" | Self | Film |
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