Roberto Orci
Biography
Roberto Orci was a Mexican-American screenwriter and producer. He began collaborating with Alex Kurtzman while in school in California. Orci and Kurtzman worked on television series such as Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess. They also created Fringe in 2008, alongside J. J. Abrams, and Sleepy Hollow in 2013, alongside Phillip Iscove. Orci's first film project was Michael Bay's The Island, leading to the writing of the first two films in the Transformers series. He started producing films with 2008's Eagle Eye. Orci's collaboration with Alex Kurtzman spanned multiple projects in both television and film.
Career overview
Roberto Orci began his career in the film and television industry while in school in California, where he collaborated with Alex Kurtzman. This partnership led to their employment on various television series, including Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess. Orci and Kurtzman also collaborated with J. J. Abrams to create the television series Fringe in 2008, and with Phillip Iscove to create Sleepy Hollow in 2013.
Orci's work in film production began with the 2008 movie Eagle Eye. Prior to this, he had collaborated with Alex Kurtzman on several projects. Their first film project was Michael Bay's The Island, which led to them writing the scripts for the first two films of the Transformers film series. This partnership with Michael Bay marked the beginning of Orci's work in film production.
Throughout his career, Orci has been involved in the production of numerous projects, both in television and film. His collaborations with Alex Kurtzman and J. J. Abrams have resulted in a range of successful series and films. Orci's work has been a significant contribution to the film and television industry, with a notable body of work spanning multiple genres and formats.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
64 titles- Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025) Producer
- The Mummy (2017) Executive Producer
- Star Trek Beyond (2016) Producer
- Now You See Me 2 (2016) Producer
- Limitless (2015) Executive Producer
- Scorpion (2014) Executive Producer
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) Screenplay
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) Story
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) Executive Producer
- Matador (2014) Writer
- Matador (2014) Executive Producer
- Matador (2014) Creator
- Sleepy Hollow (2013) Writer
- Sleepy Hollow (2013) Executive Producer
- Sleepy Hollow (2013) Teleplay
- Sleepy Hollow (2013) Story
- Sleepy Hollow (2013) Creator
- Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) Producer
- Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) Writer
- Now You See Me (2013) Producer
- Ender's Game (2013) Producer
- Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters - Predacons Rising (2013) Writer
- Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters - Predacons Rising (2013) Producer
- People Like Us (2012) Screenplay
- People Like Us (2012) Producer
- Cowboys & Aliens (2011) Screenplay
- Cowboys & Aliens (2011) Producer
- Locke & Key (2011) Executive Producer
- Locke & Key (2011) Teleplay
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) Writer
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) Producer
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) Story
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) Executive Producer
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) Creator
- Transformers: Prime (2010) Executive Producer
- Transformers: Prime (2010) Creator
- Star Trek (2009) Executive Producer
- Star Trek (2009) Writer
- The Proposal (2009) Executive Producer
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) Writer
- Fringe: Access All Areas (2009) as Self
- The Human Factor: Exacting Revenge of the Fallen (2009) as Self
- Villains of Star Trek (2009) as Self
- Fringe (2008) Writer
- Fringe (2008) Producer
- Fringe (2008) Creator
- Eagle Eye (2008) Producer
- Transformers (2007) Screenplay
- Transformers (2007) Story
- The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriters Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci (2007) as Himself
- Mission: Impossible III (2006) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Mission: Impossible III (2006) Writer
- The Island (2005) Screenplay
- The Legend of Zorro (2005) Screenplay
- The Legend of Zorro (2005) Story
- Alias (2001) Writer
- Alias (2001) Executive Producer
- Alias (2001) Co-Executive Producer
- Alias (2001) Supervising Producer
- Jack of All Trades (2000) Producer
- Jack of All Trades (2000) Writer
- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) Teleplay
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) Writer
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) Teleplay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Roberto Orci best known for?
Roberto Orci is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025), The Mummy (2017), Star Trek Beyond (2016), Now You See Me 2 (2016).
When and where was Roberto Orci born?
Roberto Orci was born on July 20, 1973 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico [now Mexico City, Mexico]. They passed away on February 25, 2025.
How many credits does Roberto Orci have?
Roberto Orci has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2025.
What is Roberto Orci's background in cinema and television?
Roberto Orci was a Mexican-American screenwriter and producer. He began collaborating with Alex Kurtzman while in school in California. Orci and Kurtzman worked on television series such as Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess. They also created Fringe in 2008, alongside J. J. Abrams, and Sleepy ...