When and where was Roland Emmerich born?
Roland Emmerich was born on the 10th of November 1955 in Stuttgart, West Germany. He grew up in the nearby town of Sindelfingen while his father Hans ran a wealthy garden machinery company.
Questions about Roland Emmerich
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What film changed Roland Emmerich's career trajectory from production design to directing?
A single viewing of Star Wars changed Roland Emmerich's entire trajectory before he could finish his degree at the University of Television and Film Munich. The film inspired him to switch into the school's director program instead of completing his original plans for production design.
Which movie marked Roland Emmerich's true entry into Hollywood cinema after working in Europe?
Universal Soldier released in 1992 marked Roland Emmerich's true entry into Hollywood cinema. He then directed Stargate which opened in 1994 and set a record for the highest-grossing opening weekend of any October release at that time.
How did critics receive Roland Emmerich's 1998 film Godzilla compared to its awards?
The film earned Saturn Awards for Best Special Effects and Audience Awards for Best Director at European Film Awards despite receiving negative reviews from critics and fans. A Rotten Tomatoes rating of just 16% reflected the divided reception even though it won a BMI Film Music Award.
When did Roland Emmerich become a U.S. citizen while retaining German citizenship?
Roland Emmerich became a U.S. citizen in November 2011 while retaining German citizenship because he wanted voting rights in American elections. He identifies as gay and serves as an active LGBT rights activist married to Omar De Soto.