Born on November 10, 1955, in Stuttgart, West Germany, he is a renowned filmmaker known for his work in the disaster and science fiction genres. He studied at the University of Television and Film Munich. Gaining fame with "Independence Day" (1996), he became known for blockbuster hits like "The Day After Tomorrow" (2004) and "2012" (2009). His films often feature large-scale destruction and special effects. Beyond directing, he is also a producer and screenwriter.
THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW
The Day After Tomorrow is a 2004 American science fiction disaster film directed by Roland Emmerich. The film depicts catastrophic events following...
10,000 BC
In 10,000 BC, a young mammoth hunter embarks on a perilous journey to save his tribe from a powerful enemy. Along the way, he encounters prehistoric...
MOONFALL
Moonfall is a 2022 science fiction disaster film directed by Roland Emmerich. The film follows a group of unlikely heroes who are tasked with saving...
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Independence Day is a science fiction action film that follows the aftermath of a devastating alien invasion on Earth. As the world bands together to...
WHITE HOUSE DOWN
When a paramilitary group led by a rogue Secret Service agent seizes the White House, a down-on-his-luck cop is the only one who can save the...
MIDWAY
Midway is a historical war film that tells the story of the Battle of Midway, a turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II. The film follows...
THE PATRIOT
The Patriot is a historical drama film set during the American Revolutionary War. It follows the story of a farmer turned militia leader who must...
2012
In 2012, the world faces a cataclysmic event as the Earth's crust begins to shift, causing massive earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. As...
STARGATE
Stargate, released in 1994, is a science fiction film that follows the story of a mysterious ancient device discovered in Egypt, which turns out to be...