Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Robert Jay "Bobby" Roth (born 1950) is a television and film director, screenwriter and producer. Roth began his tertiary education at the University of California, Berkeley studying philosophy and creative writing before earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Cinema at the University of Southern California in 1972. He continued his education at the University of California, Los Angeles enrolling in the Master of Fine Arts program and received his graduate degree in motion picture production in 1975. In the following year, he wrote, produced and directed his first film, Independence Day. Since then, Roth has written, produced, and directed dozens of television and feature films and episodes. His 1984 film Heartbreakers was entered into the 35th Berlin International Film Festival. TV series he's worked on include, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Numb3rs, Commander in Chief, Without a Trace, New Amsterdam, Raising the Bar, Criminal Minds, Prison Break, Lost, FlashForward, Fringe, Life Unexpected, V, The Mentalist, Revenge, and Breakout Kings.
Directed 74
2020s
- 2026
Lightworkers
Director
- 2024
- 2021
Pearl
Director
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2011
The Killing Game
Director
- 2010
Reviving Ophelia
Director
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
Berkeley
Director
- 2004
Brave New Girl
Director
- 2003
Manhood
Director
- 2002
Dancing at the Harvest Moon
Director
Crossed Over
Director
- 2001
Jack the Dog
Director
1990s
- 1999
A Holiday Romance
Director
- 1998
Her Own Rules
Director
Vengeance Unlimited
Director
- 1997
Tell Me No Secrets
Director
- 1996
- 1995
Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge
Director
- 1994
Nowhere to Hide
Director
Ride with the Wind
Director
- 1993
Judgment Day: The John List Story
Director
The Switch
Director
- 1991
Keeper of the City
Director
- 1990
The Man Inside
Director
Rainbow Drive
Director
1980s
- 1988
Dead Solid Perfect
Director
Baja Oklahoma
Director
- 1987
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Director
Tonight's the Night
Director
- 1986
- 1985
The Insiders
Director
- 1984
- 1983
- 1980
Flitterwochen
Assistant Director
1970s
- 1978
The Boss' Son
Director
- 1976
Independence Day
Director
Wrote 12
2020s
- 2026
Lightworkers
Writer
- 2024
- 2021
Pearl
Writer
2000s
- 2005
Berkeley
Writer
- 2003
Manhood
Writer
- 2001
Jack the Dog
Writer
1980s
- 1988
Dead Solid Perfect
Writer
Baja Oklahoma
Teleplay
- 1985
The Insiders
Writer
- 1984
1970s
- 1978
The Boss' Son
Writer
- 1976
Independence Day
Writer
Produced 8
2020s
- 2026
Lightworkers
Producer
- 2024
- 2021
Pearl
Producer
2000s
- 2005
Berkeley
Producer
- 2003
Manhood
Producer
- 2001
Jack the Dog
Producer
1980s
- 1984
Created 1
1980s
- 1985
The Insiders
Creator
Appearances2
2020s
- 2026
The Way Things Seem to Be
Self
- 2024