Known for movies
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
as Writer
Thor: The Dark World (2013)
as Writer
The Patriot (2000)
as Writer
Falling Skies (2011-2015)
as Writer
Short Info
| Net Worth | $25 million dollars |
| Date Of Birth | 1953 |
| Spouse | Mollie Miller |
Robert Rodat is an American screenwriter and producer. He is best known for writing the screenplay for the film Saving Private Ryan and for creating the television series Falling Skies.
Rodat was born in New York City, New York, on October 12, 1956. His parents were both immigrants from Eastern Europe. Rodat has one sister. He was educated at the Bronx High School of Science and at Cornell University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in English.
Rodat’s first job in the entertainment industry was as a writer for the television series The Equalizer. He later wrote for the series L.A. Law and NYPD Blue. In 1998, Rodat wrote the screenplay for the film Saving Private Ryan. The film was a critical and commercial success, and won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
In 2011, Rodat created the television series Falling Skies, which aired for five seasons on the TNT network.
Rodat has been married twice. His first marriage ended in divorce. He has two children from his second marriage.
As of 2021, Robert Rodat’s net worth is $5 million. He has earned his wealth from his career as a screenwriter and producer.
General Info
| Full Name | Robert Rodat |
| Net Worth | $25 million dollars |
| Date Of Birth | 1953 |
| Profession | Screenwriter, Television producer, Film Editor |
| Education | USC School of Cinematic Arts |
| Nationality | American |
Family
| Spouse | Mollie Miller |
Accomplishments
| Nominations | Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay, Satellite Award for Best Original Screenplay |
| Movies | Thor: The Dark World, 10,000 BC, The Patriot, Saving Private Ryan, Fly Away Home, The Comrades of Summer |
| TV Shows | Falling Skies |
Social profile links
Pictures
Movies
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kursk | 2017 | screenplay announced | |
| The Catcher Was a Spy | written by pre-production | ||
| Falling Skies | TV Series creator - 30 episodes, 2011 - 2013 created by - 22 episodes, 2014 - 2015 written by - 1 episode, 2011 | ||
| Park Row | 2015 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| Thor: The Dark World | 2013 | story by | |
| The Patriot | 2000 | written by | |
| 36 Hours to Die | 1999 | TV Movie written by | |
| Saving Private Ryan | 1998 | written by | |
| The Ripper | 1997 | TV Movie written by | |
| Fly Away Home | 1996 | screenplay | |
| Tall Tale | 1995 | written by | |
| The Comrades of Summer | 1992 | TV Movie written by |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Row | 2015 | TV Series executive producer | |
| Falling Skies | 2011-2012 | TV Series executive producer - 20 episodes |
Editor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey | 1986 | Short |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Primetime Creative Arts Emmys | 2011 | TV Movie | Himself - Presenter |
| 'Saving Private Ryan': Looking Into the Past | 2004 | Video short | Himself |
| 'Saving Private Ryan': Miller and His Platoon | 2004 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| True Patriots | 2000 | Video documentary short | Himself |
Awards
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Christopher Award | Christopher Awards | Motion Pictures | Fly Away Home (1996) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SFX Award | SFX Awards, UK | Best New TV Show | Falling Skies (2011) |
| 1999 | Oscar | Academy Awards, USA | Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen | Saving Private Ryan (1998) |
| 1999 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Saving Private Ryan (1998) |
| 1999 | Humanitas Prize | Humanitas Prize | Feature Film Category | Saving Private Ryan (1998) |
| 1999 | Golden Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Screenplay, Original | Saving Private Ryan (1998) |
| 1999 | WGA Award (Screen) | Writers Guild of America, USA | Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen | Saving Private Ryan (1998) |
| 1998 | ACCA | Awards Circuit Community Awards | Best Original Screenplay | Saving Private Ryan (1998) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
