Robert Houston

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Biography

Robert "Bobby" Houston (born 1955) is an American filmmaker and actor. He made his acting debut in The Hills Have Eyes (1977) before becoming a film director and screenwriter. His films include Shogun Assassin (1980) and Bad Manners (1984). Later in his career, Houston became a successful documentarian. He won an Emmy Award for the film Mighty Times: The Legacy of Rosa Parks (2002) and an Academy Award for the film Mighty Times: The Children's March (2004) in 2005.

Career Overview

Robert Houston has 22 screen credits in a career dating back to 1977. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Hills Have Eyes with 2 titles. Signature works include Shogun Assassin, Bad Manners, Mighty Times: The Children's March. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Directing
Gender
male
Known Credits
22
Birth Date
1955-01-01 00:00:00
Birth Place
California

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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