Robert Tapert is a talented American film and television producer, screenwriter, and television director. He is known for producing Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, Young Hercules, Cleopatra 2525, Legend of the Seeker, Spartacus, Ash vs Evil Dead, The Evil Dead, Timecop, The Grudge, 30 Days of Night, Drag Me to Hell, and Don’t Breathe. He co-founded the production companies Renaissance Pictures and Ghost House Pictures. Robert graduated in Economics from Michigan State University.
Sun Sign
Taurus
Residence
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Auckland, New Zealand
Nationality
Education
Robert Tapert attended Michigan State University and graduated in Economics.
Manager
Robert Tapert is represented by Ghost House Pictures / Renaissance Pictures, Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Distinctive Features
- Arched eyebrows
- Rounded chin
Best Known For
Co-creating the popular TV series Xena: Warrior Princess (1995-2001), and for producing and writing films like Hard Target (1993), Timecop (1994), and Darkman (1990)
First Film
He made his feature film debut in the horror film It’s Murder! in 1977.
First TV Show
In 1988, he made his first TV show appearance on the documentary series The Incredibly Strange Film Show.
Robert Tapert Favorite Things
- Season Of Xena – Season 6
Source – BookOfTheDead.ws
Robert Tapert Facts
- While in college, he was a roommate and best friends with writer Ivan Raimi.
- His 2nd son Judah who was born in New Zealand weighed 8 lbs, 8 ounces at birth.
- In 2018, he got his New Zealand citizenship certificate after 26 years of living in the country.
- In 1979, Robert along with and Sam Raimi founded the Renaissance Pictures.
- Later in 2002, he and Sam Raimi established the film production company called Ghost House Pictures and the horror film The Grudge (2004) was the first film released under the company.
- Robert has constantly supported the petition for New Zealand Gun Reform act.
- In May 2019, he was awarded the insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his contribution to the film and TV industries.
- Visit his official website @ robtapert.com.
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Facts of Robert Gerard Tapert
- Gender Male
- full nameRobert Gerard Tapert
- nicknamesRobert
- birthplaceRoyal Oak, Michigan, United States
- Date of Birth May 14, 1955
- Age 69 years 3 months
- Horoscope Taurus
- Lucky Number 3
- Lucky Stone Emerald
- Lucky Color Green
- Best Match for Marriage Virgo, Cancer, Capricorn
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundEnglish, German, 1/4 Irish, and possibly Czech
- nationalityAmerican
- net worth$10 million
- professionFilm and Television Producer, Screenwriter, Television Director
- weight83 kg or 183 lbs
- height5 ft 11½ in or 181.5 cm
- hair colorSalt and Pepper
- eye colorGreen
- body type / buildAverage
- collegeMichigan State University
- motherPatricia Ann
- fatherRobert Henry Tapert
- brothersJeff Tapert
- sistersDorothy Tapert, Mary Beth Tapert