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Eli RothAmerican producer, director, screenwriter, actor
Date of Birth: 18.04.1974
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Eli Roth
Eli Roth is an American producer, director, screenwriter, and actor. He is mostly known as a creator of thrillers and horror films. He is a member of the group of filmmakers called the "Splat Pack," who create trashy horror movies, such as the "Saw" franchise. Roth is known for creating brutal low-budget films without big-name stars, yet still achieving box office success.
Early Life and Education
Raphael Eli Roth was born on April 18, 1972, in Massachusetts. His father, Sheldon Roth, is a psychoanalyst, and his mother is an artist. Roth grew up in a Jewish upbringing. From a young age, Roth had a love for thrillers. At the age of 8, he watched Ridley Scott's suspenseful horror film "Alien" and became inspired to create his own movies. He convinced his parents to buy him a camera, and together with his brothers, they made over 50 short films.
After finishing high school, Roth attended The Tisch School of the Arts, the film school at New York University. He graduated with a degree in film in 1993.
Early Career
In 1993, Roth met actress Camryn Manheim, who encouraged him to move to Los Angeles. He worked in theater for a while, editing scripts and assisting directors. He also became friends with Manheim's cousin, which helped him break into Hollywood. Roth started making serious films while still in college. He wrote and directed "Restaurant Dogs" in 1993, inspired by Quentin Tarantino's "Reservoir Dogs." The film won a student award in 1995.
During his internship with producer Fred Zollo, Roth had the opportunity to meet many directors and influential people in the industry. He met David Lynch and developed a friendship with him. They remained in contact for many years, and Roth even provided content for Lynch's website in the late 90s. Roth also met the renowned composer Angelo Badalamenti during his internship, and he used Badalamenti's music in his first feature film. Through Lynch, Roth also met the members of KNB EFX, a special effects group.
Directorial Success
After moving to Los Angeles, Roth briefly released an animated series called "Chowdaheads," which he wrote, directed, and voiced. His first significant directorial work was the thriller "Cabin Fever," which he wrote in collaboration with his university friend Randy Pearlstein in 1995. However, it wasn't until 2001 that he found the opportunity to bring the thriller to life. "Cabin Fever" won two awards for "Best Film" and established Roth as a director to watch.
In 2005, Roth released another successful film, "Hostel." The budget for this film was slightly over $4 million, and it immediately became a hit. Within the first month of release, it grossed $20 million in profits and even surpassed "The Chronicles of Narnia" at the box office. "Hostel" was named the best horror film of 2005 by Empire Magazine, and in 2007, HMV included it and its sequel on the list of the "Scariest Movies of All Time."
Roth continued his career with films such as "Grindhouse" in 2007, which he co-directed with Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. He also wrote the scripts for seven films and hosted the MTV Movie Awards in 2004. Roth has been involved in over a dozen film projects as a producer, actor, or stunt double.
Currently, Roth is working on several projects, including "Hostel 3" and the kung fu film "The Man with the Iron Fists," which stars Quentin Tarantino. In 2009, he starred alongside Brad Pitt in Tarantino's film "Inglourious Basterds," which made a splash at the Cannes Film Festival.
Personal Life
Eli Roth suffers from an unusual skin condition called psoriasis, which causes him to have to wear long-sleeved clothing to cover the bleeding sores during flare-ups.
