Robert Siegel (filmmaker)

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Robert D. Siegel
Siegel in 2023
Born
Robert D. Siegel

(1971-12-11) 11 December 1971 (age 52)
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, film director

Robert D. Siegel is an American screenwriter and film director.

The Founder.[2]

The Wrestler won the Golden Lion at the 2008 Venice Film Festival and earned several Best Picture nominations.

Independent Spirit Awards 2010
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Siegel is a graduate of the University of Michigan who later became senior editor of The Onion from 1996 to 1999, and editor-in-chief from 1999 to 2003.[3][4][5]

He is married to voice actress Jen Cohn and has a son with her.[5]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Director Writer
2008 The Onion Movie No Yes
The Wrestler No Yes
2009 Big Fan Yes Yes
2013 Turbo No Yes
2016 The Founder No Yes
2018 Cruise Yes Yes

Television

Year Title Writer Executive
Producer
Creator
2022 Pam & Tommy Yes Yes Yes
2022-2023 Welcome to Chippendales Yes Yes Yes

Cameo Roles

Year Title Role
2008 The Wrestler Autograph Fan #1
2009 Big Fan Front-Lawn Reporter #1

References

  1. ^ Indiewire (August 25, 2009). "A DIY Believer: "Big Fan" Director Robert Siegel". Indiewire. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  2. ^ Big Fan - Robert Siegel Interview (Interview). The Big J Show. August 28, 2009. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
  3. ^ Louie, Elaine (June 20, 2004). "WEDDINGS/CELEBRATIONS: VOWS; Jen Cohn and Robert Siegel". The New York Times. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
  4. ^ Itzkoff, Dave (December 2, 2008). "The comic writer Robert Siegel visits his darker side". The New York Times.
  5. ^ a b Louie, Elaine (June 20, 2010). "Checking In on a Couple in the Vows Column". The New York Times.

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