Robert Siegel (filmmaker)

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Robert D. Siegel (born November 12, 1971) is an American screenwriter and film director. He's most known for his work on The Wrestler and The Founder.[1]

Siegel is a graduate of the University of Michigan who later became senior editor of The Onion from 1996 to 1999, and editor-in-chief from 1999 to 2003.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]

He is married to actress Jen Cohn and has a son with her.

Filmography[]

Year Title Director Writer Notes
2008 The Onion Movie No Yes
The Wrestler No Yes
2009 Big Fan Yes Yes Also casting director
2013 Turbo No Yes
2016 The Founder No Yes
2018 Cruise Yes Yes

Cameo roles

Year Title Role
2008 The Wrestler Autograph Fan #1
2009 Big Fan Front-Lawn Reporter #1

References[]

  1. ^ The Big J Show (28 August 2009). "Big Fan - Robert Siegel Interview". Retrieved 13 April 2017 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ Onion print editions, July 3–10, 1996, Oct. 14–21, 1999
  3. ^ Louie, Elaine. "WEDDINGS/CELEBRATIONS: VOWS; Jen Cohn and Robert Siegel". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  4. ^ Itzkoff, Dave (December 2, 2008). "The comic writer Robert Siegel visits his darker side". The New York Times.
  5. ^ Kilgannon, Corey. "MEDIA; The Onion Makes Its New Home in an Old Target".
  6. ^ Itzkoff, Dave. "With 'The Wrestler,' Robert Siegel Turns Serious".
  7. ^ Louie, Elaine. "Checking In on a Couple in the Vows Column".
  8. ^ McKinley, Jesse. "Pod People Invade, Posing as Satirists".
  9. ^ Schwartz, John. "A NATION CHALLENGED: THE HUMOR; Seriously. People Seem Ready for a Good Laugh".
  10. ^ "Best Sellers: Paperback Nonfiction". www.nytimes.com.
  11. ^ Maslin, Janet. "Politics 101, With All Its Spitballs and Sneers".
  12. ^ Itzkoff, Dave (25 August 2009). "Successful Comic and Rodent Tries Unfamiliar Role: Sports Fan". Retrieved 13 April 2017 – via NYTimes.com.
  13. ^ "PAPERBACK BEST SELLERS: September 30, 2001". The New York Times. 30 September 2001. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  14. ^ Ryzik, Melena. "Pomp, Cursing and Hope at the Gothams". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 April 2017.

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