Phil Alden Robinson
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- March 1, 1950 in Long Beach, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1953–2020 (68 Years)
- Total Credits
- 35 credits in database
Biography
Phil Alden Robinson is an American film director and screenwriter born on March 1, 1950, in Long Beach, New York. He is known for his work in film and television, with writing credits across twenty-seven known credits. His film work includes writing and directing Field of Dreams, Sneakers, and The Sum of All Fears. In 1987, he made his directorial debut with the comedy In the Mood, for which he also wrote the screenplay, followed in 1989 by his second film as director, Feld der Träume. He is also known by the names Jack T.D. Robinson, Phil Robinson, and Chris Re.
Career overview
Phil Alden Robinson is an American director and screenwriter for film and television. Born on March 1, 1950, in Long Beach, New York, he is known by various alternative names including Jack T.D. Robinson, Phil Robinson, and Chris Re. Throughout his career, he has accumulated a total of known credits in the industry. His notable work as a filmmaker includes writing and directing projects that have established his career in entertainment.
Among his well-known feature films as a director and screenwriter are Field of Dreams, Sneakers, and The Sum of All Fears. His directorial debut took place in 1987 with the comedy In the Mood, for which he also wrote the screenplay. This was followed by his second feature film as a director in 1989. In addition to his cinematic work, his contributions to the screen have encompassed other film and television titles.
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Full Filmography
35 titles- Tinsel - The Lost Movie About Hollywood (2020) as Self
- The Good Fight (2017) Writer
- The Good Fight (2017) Creator
- The Angriest Man in Brooklyn (2014) Director
- And the Oscar Goes To... (2014) as Self - Interviewee
- The Good Wife (2009) Director
- Field of Dreams: Passing Along the Pastime (2004) as Self
- The Making of ‘Sneakers’ (2003) as Self
- The Sum of All Fears (2002) Director
- Band of Brothers (2001) Director
- All the Queen's Men (2001) Executive Producer
- The Making of 'Band of Brothers' (2001) as Self
- Freedom Song (2000) Executive Producer
- Freedom Song (2000) Director
- Freedom Song (2000) Writer
- FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue (1998) as Father (voice)
- The Chamber (1996) Screenplay
- Relentless IV: Ashes to Ashes (1994) Characters
- Relentless 3 (1993) Characters
- Sneakers (1992) Director
- Sneakers (1992) Screenplay
- Dead On: Relentless II (1992) Characters
- Ghost Dad (1990) Screenplay
- Field of Dreams (1989) Director
- Field of Dreams (1989) Screenplay
- Relentless (1989) Writer
- In the Mood (1987) Director
- In the Mood (1987) Screenplay
- In the Mood (1987) Story
- George Burns Comedy Week (1985) Director
- Rhinestone (1984) Screenplay
- Rhinestone (1984) Screenstory
- All of Me (1984) Screenplay
- All of Me (1984) Associate Producer
- The Oscars (1953) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Phil Alden Robinson best known for?
Phil Alden Robinson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Grandmother's House (1988), Grandmother's House (1988), The Angriest Man in Brooklyn (2014), The Good Wife (2009).
When and where was Phil Alden Robinson born?
Phil Alden Robinson was born on March 1, 1950 in Long Beach, New York, USA.
How many credits does Phil Alden Robinson have?
Phil Alden Robinson has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2020.
What is Phil Alden Robinson's background in cinema and television?
Phil Alden Robinson is an American film director and screenwriter born on March 1, 1950, in Long Beach, New York. He is known for his work in film and television, with writing credits across twenty-seven known credits. His film work includes writing and directing Field of Dreams, Sneakers, and The Sum of All Fears. In ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue (1998) as Father (voice) — aged about 48
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