Robert Siegel (filmmaker)
Appearance
Robert D. Siegel (born November 12, 1971) is an American screenwriter and film director. He's most known for his work on The Wrestler and The Founder.[1]
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.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]
Filmography
- The Onion Movie (2008) – writer
- The Wrestler (2008) – writer, actor
- Big Fan (2009) – director, writer, casting director, actor
- Turbo (2013) – writer
- The Founder (2016) – writer
- Cruise (2018) – director, writer
References
- ^ The Big J Show (28 August 2009). "Big Fan - Robert Siegel Interview". Retrieved 13 April 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ Onion print editions, July 3–10, 1996, Oct. 14–21, 1999
- ^ Louie, Elaine. "WEDDINGS/CELEBRATIONS: VOWS; Jen Cohn and Robert Siegel". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ^ Itzkoff, Dave (December 2, 2008). "The comic writer Robert Siegel visits his darker side". The New York Times.
- ^ Kilgannon, Corey. "MEDIA; The Onion Makes Its New Home in an Old Target".
- ^ Itzkoff, Dave. "With 'The Wrestler,' Robert Siegel Turns Serious".
- ^ Louie, Elaine. "Checking In on a Couple in the Vows Column".
- ^ McKinley, Jesse. "Pod People Invade, Posing as Satirists".
- ^ Schwartz, John. "A NATION CHALLENGED: THE HUMOR; Seriously. People Seem Ready for a Good Laugh".
- ^ "Best Sellers: Paperback Nonfiction". www.nytimes.com.
- ^ Maslin, Janet. "Politics 101, With All Its Spitballs and Sneers".
- ^ Itzkoff, Dave (25 August 2009). "Successful Comic and Rodent Tries Unfamiliar Role: Sports Fan". Retrieved 13 April 2017 – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "PAPERBACK BEST SELLERS: September 30, 2001". The New York Times. 30 September 2001. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ^ Ryzik, Melena. "Pomp, Cursing and Hope at the Gothams". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 April 2017.