Robert Stromberg
American film director
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Robert Stromberg is an American special effects artist, production designer, filmmaker, and film director. He is best known for his work on Avatar (2009) and Alice in Wonderland (2010), for which he won consecutive Academy Awards, and for directing Disney's Maleficent (2014).
Robert Stromberg | |
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Stromberg in 2015 | |
| Occupations | Special effects artist, Production designer, Film director |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Notable work | Avatar, Alice in Wonderland, Maleficent |
| Awards | 2 Academy Awards; 5 Emmy Awards |
| Website | https://www.robertstromberg.com |
Early life and education
Stromberg grew up in Carlsbad, California. He attended Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, California.[1] As a child he pursued drawing and painting, training under a former Disney illustrator who had moved to his community.[2]
Career
His credits include films such as James Cameron's Avatar, Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, and Sam Raimi's Oz the Great and Powerful.[2]
He made his directorial debut with the 2014 Disney film Maleficent, a re-imagining of the iconic Disney villain.[3][4]
Matte painting and visual effects
Stromberg began his career as a matte painter and visual effects artist, contributing to series such as Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager.[5]
Production design
Stromberg served as production designer on James Cameron's Avatar (2009), which earned him an Academy Award alongside Rick Carter and Kim Sinclair.[3] He followed with another Academy Award win for Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland (2010).[citation needed]
Filmography
Director
Film
- Maleficent[6] (2014)
Television
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | What Lives Inside | Branded miniseries |
| 2019 | Project Blue Book | 2 episodes (Also executive producer) |
Visual effects
Film
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World | Oscar nominee |
Television
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Won Emmy Award Also matte painter |
| 1995 | Star Trek: Voyager | Won Emmy Award |
| 2008 | John Adams | Won Primetime Emmy Award |
| 2011–2012 | Boardwalk Empire | Won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards |
Production designer
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Avatar | Won Academy Award for Best Production Design |
| 2010 | Alice in Wonderland | Won Academy Award |
| 2013 | Oz the Great and Powerful | |
| 2016 | The BFG |
