Phil Alden Robinson: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 13
- as director
- 7
- on screen
- 1987–2020
- box office
- $385M
- nomination
- 1
- Born
- March 1, 1950 (age 76)
- Birthplace
- Long Beach, New York, U.S.
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Film director, Screenwriter
- Years active
- 1981-present
- Spouses
- Paulette Holland Bartlett
The Best Phil Alden Robinson Movies
The films of Phil Alden Robinson that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Sum of All Fears (2002) leads with $194M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
Phil Alden Robinson's Career in Numbers
Phil Alden Robinson's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Phil Alden Robinson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from In the Mood (1987) to The Angriest Man in Brooklyn (2014), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Phil Alden Robinson Movies by Decade
- 1980s 2
- 1990s 2
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 1
The 2000s were Phil Alden Robinson's busiest decade, with 3 films.
Phil Alden Robinson Movies by Genre
- Drama 4
- Action 1
- Tv movie 1
- Family 1
- Comedy 1
Drama is the genre Phil Alden Robinson has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of action (1).
Phil Alden Robinson Career Milestones
- First film
- In the Mood 1987
- Biggest box office hit
- The Sum of All Fears $194M worldwide
- Newest film
- The Angriest Man in Brooklyn 2014
Phil Alden Robinson Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Phil Alden Robinson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 7 as director and 1 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Phil Alden Robinson
7- 2014
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn Drama Worldwide box office: $615K - 2002
The Sum of All Fears Action Worldwide box office: $194M - 2001
Band of Brothers Drama - 2000
Freedom Song Tv movie - 1992
Sneakers Drama Worldwide box office: $105M - 1989
Field of Dreams Drama Worldwide box office: $84.5M - 1987
In the Mood Comedy Worldwide box office: $999K
Phil Alden Robinson Movies as an Actor
1
Phil Alden Robinson in Documentaries & Specials
5- 2020
TINSEL: The Lost Movie About Hollywood as Self · Documentary - 2020
TINSEL: The Lost Movie About Hollywood as Self · Documentary - 2014
And the Oscar Goes To… as Self - Interviewee · Documentary - 2003
The Making of ‘Sneakers’ as Self · Documentary - 2001
The Making of ‘Band of Brothers’ as Self · Documentary
Phil Alden Robinson: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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42nd Directors Guild of America Awards- Phil Alden Robinson: Nominated Outstanding Directing – Feature Film Field of Dreams
Who Is Phil Alden Robinson?
Phil Alden Robinson was born in Long Beach, New York, U.S. in 1950 and is 76 years old. Credited on films since 1987, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Phil Alden Robinson, born on March 1, 1950, is an acclaimed American film director and screenwriter. With a career spanning multiple decades, Robinson's filmography includes celebrated classics such as 'Field of Dreams', 'Sneakers', and 'The Sum of All Fears'. Born and raised in Long Beach, New York, he showed a keen interest in film and scriptwriting from a young age, inspired by his father, a drama critic for the New York Journal American. Robinson graduated from Union College in Schenectady, New York, with a bachelor's degree in political science and later received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from the same institution in 1996. Throughout his career, Robinson's work has been recognized by major industry bodies, with his movie 'Field of Dreams' earning him nominations for the Directors Guild of America Award, the Writers Guild of America Award, and an Oscar for Best Screenplay Adaption. His TV drama 'Freedom Song' won the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Longform Screenplay and garnered a slew of other nominations. Evidence of his influential role within the industry can be seen in his roles as Vice President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and as a past board member of the Writers Guild of America. Apart from his filmography, Robinson is well recognized for his philanthropic ventures, including his work as an observer on relief missions for the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, which led to him writing and directing five documentaries for ABC News Nightline.
Who Phil Alden Robinson Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Phil Alden Robinson shares the most films with. David Strathairn comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Sidney Poitier (3).
Phil Alden Robinson: Questions & Answers
How many movies Phil Alden Robinson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Phil Alden Robinson been in?
Phil Alden Robinson is credited on 13 films, from 1987 to 2020. 1 of them as an actor and 7 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Phil Alden Robinson's highest-grossing movie?
The Sum of All Fears (2002) is Phil Alden Robinson's biggest box office hit, with $194M worldwide, ahead of Sneakers (1992) ($105M). Across every film with box office figures, Phil Alden Robinson's movies have made $385M.
Phil Alden Robinson's biggest hits Has Phil Alden Robinson won an Oscar?
Phil Alden Robinson has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Phil Alden Robinson has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
How old is Phil Alden Robinson?
Phil Alden Robinson is 76 years old, born on March 1, 1950 in Long Beach, New York, U.S..
What is Phil Alden Robinson's newest movie?
The most recent film on Phil Alden Robinson's filmography is TINSEL: The Lost Movie About Hollywood (2020), in the role of Self.
Who does Phil Alden Robinson work with most often?
Phil Alden Robinson shares the most films with David Strathairn (3 films), Sidney Poitier (3 films) and Robert Redford (2 films).
The Best Phil Alden Robinson Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 13 directing credits.
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