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Roland Emmerich

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Roland Emmerich is a German film director, screenwriter, and producer who is known for his work on disaster and action flicks. He made a name for himself with The Noah's Ark Principle (1981) and co-founded Centropolis Entertainment in 1985 with his sister. Besides his work in the entertainment industry, he is a collector of art and an active campaigner for the LGBT community, global warming awareness and equal rights.

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Biggest hit

Standout efficiency

Universal Soldier · gross ÷ budget

Commercial performance

Associated lifetime gross

$2.2B

Combined reported budget

$925M

Gross / budget

2.4x

Bankability Index

41 / 100

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