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Questions about Robert Rodriguez

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Robert Rodriguez born?

Robert Anthony Rodriguez was born on the 20th of June 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.

How much money did Robert Rodriguez spend to make El Mariachi?

Rodriguez shot El Mariachi in Spanish during 1992 using only seven thousand dollars. He raised funds through medical testing studies and borrowed money from friend Adrian Kano.

What year did Spy Kids become Robert Rodriguez's first major Hollywood hit?

Spy Kids became his first major Hollywood hit when released in 2001. The franchise expanded into multiple sequels including Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams and Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over.

Why did Robert Rodriguez release an illegal trailer for Machete on May 5 2010?

Rodriguez responded to Arizona's controversial immigration law by releasing an illegal trailer on the 5th of May 2010. That teaser combined footage from the actual film with elements from the original Grindhouse trailer.

Which company operates out of Texas where Robert Rodriguez shoots many films?

Troublemaker Studios operates out of Texas where Rodriguez shoots many of his films. His production company formerly operated under the name Los Hooligans Productions before adopting its current identity.