Roger Donaldson
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- November 15, 1945 in Ballarat, Australia
- Active Years
- 1971–2024 (54 Years)
- Total Credits
- 51 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Roger Lindsey Donaldson (also Roger Donaldson).
Born: November 15, 1945.
Birthplace: Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.
Nationality/Identity: Australian-born New Zealand film producer, director, and writer. Also described as New Zealand-American director, screenwriter, producer, and occasional actor.
Known for directing: Cocktail, No Way Out, Species.
Other directing credits mentioned: Marie (1985) with Sissy Spacek, Sens unique (1987), Sables mortels (1992), Guet-apens (1994).
Other roles: Screenwriter, producer, occasional actor.
Other info: Co-founder of the New Zealand Film Commission (from the user-provided TMDB BIO snippet). Emigrated to New Zealand in 1965 before military service.
Roger Lindsey Donaldson is an Australian-born New Zealand film director, screenwriter, and producer. Born on November 15, 1945, in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, he is also identified as a New Zealand-American director and occasional actor. Donaldson is known for directing the films Cocktail, No Way Out, and Species. His directing credits include Marie, which featured Sissy Spacek, as well as Sens unique, Sables mortels, and Guet-apens. He was a co-founder of the New Zealand Film Commission. After being born in Australia, he emigrated to New Zealand in 1965 prior to his military service. He has a total of 35 known credits.
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Roger Lindsey Donaldson is an Australian and New Zealand film director, screenwriter, and producer. Born on November 15, 1945, in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, he is also described as a New Zealand-American. Following his emigration to New Zealand in 1965 prior to his military service, he began his career in the film industry. He also served as a co-founder of the New Zealand Film Commission.
In his directing career, Donaldson has worked across various projects, including the 1985 film Marie, which starred Sissy Spacek. He is recognized for his work within the thriller genre, having directed Sens unique in 1987, Sables mortels in 1992, and Guet-apens in 1994. The 1994 film Guet-apens is a remake of a film by Sam Peckinpah. His known directing credits also include the films Cocktail, No Way Out, and
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Full Filmography
51 titles- Good One (2024) Executive Producer
- American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective (2022) as Self
- Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story (2021) as Self
- Hannahs (2019) Thanks
- Afterbirth: The Evolution of 'Species' (2017) as Self
- McLaren (2016) Director
- Brooklyn (2015) Thanks
- The November Man (2014) Director
- Seeking Justice (2011) Director
- Lawyers (2010) Director
- Lawyers (2010) Writer
- The Bank Job (2008) Director
- The World's Fastest Indian (2005) Author
- The World's Fastest Indian (2005) Director
- The World's Fastest Indian (2005) Producer
- The World's Fastest Indian (2005) Writer
- The Making of Sleeping Dogs (2004) as Self
- The Making of Sleeping Dogs (2004) Executive Producer
- The Recruit (2003) Director
- Thirteen Days (2000) Director
- Numero Bruno (2000) as Self
- Fearless (1999) Producer
- Getting Close to the Show (1998) as Self
- Dante's Peak (1997) Director
- Species (1995) Director
- The Getaway (1994) Director
- White Sands (1992) Director
- Cadillac Man (1990) Director
- Cadillac Man (1990) Producer
- Cowboys of Culture (1990) as Self
- Cocktail (1988) Director
- No Way Out (1987) Director
- Kaleidoscope (1987) as Subject
- Marie: A True Story (1985) Director
- The Bounty (1984) Director
- Smash Palace (1981) Director
- Smash Palace (1981) Writer
- Smash Palace (1981) Producer
- Nutcase (1980) Director
- Nutcase (1980) Producer
- Nutcase (1980) Screenplay
- Sleeping Dogs (1978) Director
- Sleeping Dogs (1978) Producer
- Sleeping Dogs (1978) Art Direction
- Start Again (1972) Director of Photography
- Start Again (1972) Director
- Offerings to the God of Speed (1971) Producer
- Offerings to the God of Speed (1971) Executive Producer
- Offerings to the God of Speed (1971) Director
- Offerings to the God of Speed (1971) Writer
- Immortal Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Roger Donaldson best known for?
Roger Donaldson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective (2022), Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story (2021), McLaren (2016), Brooklyn (2015).
When and where was Roger Donaldson born?
Roger Donaldson was born on November 15, 1945 in Ballarat, Australia.
How many credits does Roger Donaldson have?
Roger Donaldson has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2024.
What is Roger Donaldson's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Roger Donaldson (Directing). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text. Constraint 4: No markd...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story (2021) as Self — aged about 75
- American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective (2022) as Self — aged about 76
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