Robert Eggers | |
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Born | New York City, U.S. | July 7, 1983
Occupation | Filmmaker |
Years active | 2007–present |
Spouse | Alexandra Shaker |
Children | 1 |
Robert Houston Eggers (born July 7, 1983) is an American filmmaker. After working for years as a production designer, he became known for writing and directing the historical horror films The Witch (2015), The Lighthouse (2019), and Nosferatu (2024), as well as co-writing and directing the historical action film The Northman (2022). Noted for his thorough efforts to ensure historical authenticity,[1] his films often blend elements of horror, folklore, and mythology.