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Robert J. Emery(1941-2026)

  • Director
  • Producer
  • Editor
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Robert J. Emery was born on 28 January 1941 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. He was a director and producer, known for Weed (1975), Ride in a Pink Car (1974) and My Brother Has Bad Dreams (1972). He was married to Susanne Ley. He died on 15 February 2026 in Tampa, Florida, USA.
BornJanuary 28, 1941
DiedFebruary 15, 2026(85)
BornJanuary 28, 1941
DiedFebruary 15, 2026(85)
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Known for

Weed (1975)
Weed
4.2
  • Director
  • 1975
Ride in a Pink Car (1974)
Ride in a Pink Car
5.6
  • Director
  • 1974
My Brother Has Bad Dreams (1972)
My Brother Has Bad Dreams
5.0
  • Director
  • 1972
The Bittersweet Night (1968)
The Bittersweet Night
  • Director
  • 1968

Credits

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Director

  • The Directors (1997)
    The Directors
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1997–2008
  • Swimming Upstream (2002)
    Swimming Upstream
    6.1
    • Director
    • 2002
  • Golden Saddles, Silver Spurs
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 2000
  • In Search of the Lincoln Brigade
    • Director
    • 2000
  • Shriners Hospitals
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2000
  • The Genocide Factor (2000)
    The Genocide Factor
    5.6
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 2000
  • The Genocide Factor
    TV Mini Series
    • Director
    • 2000
  • Winners!
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2000
  • Shriners Hospitals 75th Anniversary
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1997
  • Winter Quarters, the Circus Tradition
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1996
  • The Magic Wilderness
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1992
  • Rembrandt, His Life, His Times, His Work
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1989
  • The National Forest of Florida
    Video
    • Director
    • 1988
  • The National Forests of Louisiana
    Video
    • Director
    • 1988
  • The National Forests of Texas
    Video
    • Director
    • 1987

Producer

  • The Directors (1997)
    The Directors
    7.6
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1997–2007
  • Swimming Upstream (2002)
    Swimming Upstream
    6.1
    • producer
    • 2002
  • Golden Saddles, Silver Spurs
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 2000
  • In Search of the Lincoln Brigade
    • producer
    • 2000
  • Love, Life & Pain
    • producer
    • 2000
  • Shriners Hospitals
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2000
  • The Genocide Factor (2000)
    The Genocide Factor
    5.6
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 2000
  • Winners!
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2000
  • Shriners Hospitals 75th Anniversary
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1997
  • Winter Quarters, the Circus Tradition
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1996
  • The Magic Wilderness
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1992
  • Rembrandt, His Life, His Times, His Work
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1989
  • The National Forest of Florida
    Video
    • producer
    • 1988
  • The National Forests of Louisiana
    Video
    • producer
    • 1988
  • The National Forests of Texas
    Video
    • producer
    • 1987

Editor

  • The Directors (1997)
    The Directors
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Editor
    • 1997–2007
  • Golden Saddles, Silver Spurs
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • Editor
    • 2000
  • In Search of the Lincoln Brigade
    • Editor
    • 2000
  • Love, Life & Pain
    • Editor
    • 2000
  • Shriners Hospitals
    TV Series
    • Editor
    • 2000
  • The Genocide Factor (2000)
    The Genocide Factor
    5.6
    TV Movie
    • Editor
    • 2000
  • The Genocide Factor
    TV Mini Series
    • Editor
    • 2000
  • Winners!
    TV Series
    • Editor
    • 2000
  • Shriners Hospitals 75th Anniversary
    TV Movie
    • Editor
    • 1997
  • Winter Quarters, the Circus Tradition
    TV Movie
    • Editor
    • 1996
  • The Magic Wilderness
    TV Series
    • Editor
    • 1992
  • Rembrandt, His Life, His Times, His Work
    TV Movie
    • Editor
    • 1989
  • The National Forest of Florida
    Video
    • Editor
    • 1988
  • The National Forests of Louisiana
    Video
    • Editor
    • 1988
  • The National Forests of Texas
    Video
    • Editor
    • 1987

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Robert Emery
  • Born
    • January 28, 1941
    • Providence, Rhode Island, USA
  • Died
    • February 15, 2026
    • Tampa, Florida, USA
  • Spouse
    • Susanne Ley1963 - February 15, 2026 (his death, 1 child)
  • Other works
    Author of "The Directors" (Vol. 1), a compilation of the interviews conducted for the first 13 episodes of "The Directors" TV Series.

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