Robert Rothbard, a talented individual with a rich background in the film industry, graduated from Temple University's School of Radio, TV, Film and Theater. Throughout his career, he has worked on various projects, including screenplays, personal films, and major motion pictures. His extensive experience has allowed him to work with acclaimed directors such as Sergio Leone, Brian De Palma, Dennis Hopper, and George Stevens, Jr.
Rothbard's directorial debut, "The Life and Times of Charlie Putz," received critical acclaim, with film critic John Anderson of New York Newsday praising it as "Wildly Ambitious, Hilariously Unhinged and Winner of the Audacity Achievement Award!" The movie was also called "A Capra-esque Sleeper Hit!" by Video Business.
His second feature film, "Pizza with Bullets," was a romantic-mob comedy that co-starred Talia Shire and Vincent Pastore. The film won several awards, including Best Screenplay and Director's Citation for Best Picture from the Syracuse International Film Festival.
Rothbard's latest production, "The Painting - the art of slaying," is a horror-comedy that celebrates the Grand Guignol style of filmmaking. The film made its World Premiere at the 13th Annual Garden State Film Festival and won the Best Horror Film Award at the Independent Filmmakers Showcase Film Festival 2016 in Los Angeles.
In addition to his work as a director, Rothbard has also served as a Production Manager on various films, including Redline, The Skulls, Point Of Origin, Deuces Wild, The Rat Pack, Lansky, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, and Glory. He has also been associated with several television shows, such as "The Office," "CSI: Miami," "Californication," "Barbershop," "Suburgatory," and "Sleeper Cell."
Rothbard currently resides in Los Angeles, California, with his family.
