Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1972-04-18
- Born Place: Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Also Known As:
Roth, 伊莱·罗斯, איליי רפאל רות', الی راث, Ελάι Ροθ, Ίλαϊ Ροθ, Элай Рот, 伊萊·羅斯
Eli Roth
Eli Roth is a multi-talented American film director, producer, writer, and actor, born on April 18, 1972, in Newton, Massachusetts. He is most closely associated with the horror genre, particularly the "splatter film" subgenre, and is considered a key figure in the "Splat Pack," a group of filmmakers known for their graphically violent horror movies.Roth's career began with his directorial debut, Cabin Fever (2002), a low-budget film that became a box office success and launched him into the spotlight. He followed this with the highly influential and controversial Hostel (2005) and its sequel Hostel: Part II (2007). Other notable films he has directed include the action remake Death Wish (2018) starring Bruce Willis, the family-friendly horror film The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018), and the slasher comedy Thanksgiving (2023).In addition to his work behind the camera, Roth has a prominent acting career. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Sgt. Donny "The Bear Jew" Donowitz in Quentin Tarantino's acclaimed film Inglourious Basterds (2009), a performance that earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. He has also appeared in a number of his own films, including Cabin Fever and Hostel, and has had roles in other films such as Piranha 3D (2010), The Man with the Iron Fists (2012), and the 2025 film Night Always Comes.Beyond directing and acting, Roth has produced numerous horror films, including The Last Exorcism (2010) and Clown (2014), and has hosted the documentary series Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018-present).
