Roland Emmerich - Actor Profile

Roland Emmerich

Directing
23Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 10, 1955
Birth Place: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany

About Roland Emmerich

Roland Emmerich is a German film director, screenwriter, and producer who is known for his work on disaster and action flicks. He made a name for himself with The Noah's Ark Principle (1981) and co-founded Centropolis Entertainment in 1985 with his sister. Besides his work in the entertainment industry, he is a collector of art and an active campaigner for the LGBT community, global warming awareness and equal rights.

Best Roland Emmerich Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Roland Emmerich's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Roland Emmerich.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Roland Emmerich - Weltenzerstörer, Weltenerbauer Self - subject, filmmaker Super Hit Similar →
2025 Meister der Apokalypse - Roland Emmerich Self Flop Similar →
2020 The Men of Midway Self Flop Similar →
2020 Roland Emmerich: Man on a Mission Self Flop Similar →
2016 Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence' Self Hit Similar →
2012 Der Bernd Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 Hollywood between Paranoia and Sci-Fi: The Power of Myth Self Average Similar →
2011 The Shakespeare Enigma - Flop Similar →
2010 The End of the World: The Actor's Perspective Self Super Hit Similar →
2010 2012: Roland Emmerich - Master of the Modern Epic Self Hit Similar →
2009 2012 Startling New Secrets - Flop Similar →
2009 Stargate: History Made Self Flop Similar →
2004 Guns, Genes & Fighting Machines: The Making of 'Universal Soldier' Himself Super Hit Similar →
2004 The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars' Self Flop Similar →
2000 The Patriot: The Art of War Self Hit Similar →
2000 Independence Day: Creating Reality Himself - Director (as Roland Emmrich) Average Similar →
2000 Boom! Hollywood's Greatest Disaster Movies Self Flop Similar →
1998 Godzilla, King of the Monsters - Super Hit Similar →
1997 The 120 Days of Bottrop Self Flop Similar →
1996 Independence Day: The ID4 Invasion Self Hit Similar →
1996 The Making of 'Independence Day' Self Average Similar →
1996 Hollywood, Germany - Die amerikanische Herausforderung Self Flop Similar →
1980 Verlieben vielleicht Robert Flop Similar →

Roland Emmerich - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Roland Emmerich?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Roland Emmerich is "Der Bernd" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Roland Emmerich acted in?

Roland Emmerich has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Roland Emmerich?

Other notable films include "Guns, Genes & Fighting Machines: The Making of 'Universal Soldier'", "Godzilla, King of the Monsters", and "Roland Emmerich - Weltenzerstörer, Weltenerbauer".