Known for
Directing
Born
January 7, 1909
Birthplace
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Died
January 4, 1995 (aged 85)
Roberto Rodríguez Ruelas (January 7, 1909 – January 4, 1995) was a pioneering Mexican film director, producer, and sound engineer. Alongside his brother, Joselito Rodríguez, he was instrumental in introducing sound to Mexican cinema. In 1931, while working as sound engineers in Hollywood, the Rodríguez brothers were invited by President Pascual Ortiz Rubio to return to Mexico to produce sound films. This collaboration led to the creation of Santa (1932), recognized as the first Mexican film with synchronized sound. Throughout his career, Roberto Rodríguez directed numerous films, notably the "Caperucita Roja" trilogy in the early 1960s, which featured actress María Gracia in the titular rol...
2019
as Extra, Production Assistant
2019
Director
2001
Producer
2001
Producer
2001
Producer
2001
Director
2000
Producer
2000
Producer
2000
Producer
2000
Producer
1999
Producer
1999
Producer
1999
Producer
1999
Producer
1999
Producer
1999
Associate Producer
1998
Producer
1998
Producer
1990
Production Manager
1986
Idea, Producer
1984
Director
1980
Producer
1980
Director
1979
Director
1978
Screenplay