Robert Houston Eggers (born July 7, 1983) is an American filmmaker. After working for years as a production designer, he became known for writing and directing the period horror films The Witch (2015), The Lighthouse (2019) and Nosferatu (2024), as well as co-writing and directing the Viking action film The Northman (2022). Noted for his attention to historical period detail, his films often incorporate elements of folklore and mythology.
Robert Eggers has 42 screen credits in a career dating back to 2007. Signature works include Nosferatu, The Northman, The Lighthouse. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
