Bobby Roth
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- July 9, 1950
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, USA
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.
Filmography
Lightworkers 2026
Director, Producer, Writer
The Way Things Seem to Be 2026
as Self
Good Men 2024
as Self, Director, Writer, Producer
Pearl 2021
Producer, Writer, Director
Edge of Fear 2018
Director
The Killing Game 2011
Director
Reviving Ophelia 2010
Director
Berkeley 2005
Writer, Producer, Director
Brave New Girl 2004
Director
The Elizabeth Smart Story 2003
Director
A Date with Darkness: The Trial and Capture of Andrew Luster 2003
Director
Manhood 2003
Producer, Writer, Director
Dancing at the Harvest Moon 2002
Director
Crossed Over 2002
Director
Jack the Dog 2001
Director, Writer, Producer
A Holiday Romance 1999
Director
A Secret Affair 1999
Director
Her Own Rules 1998
Director
The Devil's Child 1997
Director
The Inheritance 1997
Director
Tell Me No Secrets 1997
Director
Amanda 1996
Director
Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge 1995
Director
In the Line of Duty: Kidnapped 1995
Director
Nowhere to Hide 1994
Director
Ride with the Wind 1994
Director
- Separated by Murder
Separated by Murder 1994
Teleplay
Judgment Day: The John List Story 1993
Director
The Switch 1993
Director
Keeper of the City 1991
Director
The Man Inside 1990
Director
Rainbow Drive 1990
Director
Dead Solid Perfect 1988
Director, Writer
Baja Oklahoma 1988
Teleplay, Director
The Man Who Fell to Earth 1987
Director
Tonight's the Night 1987
Director
Heartbreakers 1984
Director, Writer, Producer
Brainwash 1983
Director
Flitterwochen 1980
Assistant Director
The Boss' Son 1978
Director, Writer
Independence Day 1976
Writer, Director
Credits from TMDB.