Matthew Robbins

Robbins has frequently worked with writer Hal Barwood. Prior to attending USC School of Cinematic Arts, Robbins graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1965 where he was classmate and friends with Walter Murch and Caleb Deschanel. He is a graduate of the AFI Conservatory. In 2004, Robbins received a Distinguished Alumnus Award from Johns Hopkins. In 2011, he made his debut in Indian cinema by writing the screenplay for the Bollywood thriller 7 Khoon Maaf, along with director Vishal Bhardwaj. His second Indian film, Rangoon, was also directed by Bhardwaj.

Matthew Robbins studied at Johns Hopkins University, USC School of Cinematic Arts and AFI Conservatory. The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is film direction, film screenwriting and film acting. Distinctions recorded are Best Screenplay Award.

• Name — Matthew Robbins • Born — 15 July 1945 • Birthplace — San Antonio, Texas, U.S. • Occupation — * Screenwriter • Film director • Education — AFI Conservatory • Years Active — 1971–present • Known for — The Sugarland Express Dragonslayer Batteries Not Included Mimic • Spouse — Janet Robbins

• Year — Title — Director — Writer — Notes • 1974 — The Sugarland Express • 1976 — The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings • 1977 — MacArthur • 1978 — Corvette Summer • 1981 — Dragonslayer • 1985 — Warning Sign — Also executive producer • The Legend of Billie Jean • Amazing Stories — Episode: "The Main Attraction" • 1987 — Batteries Not Included • 1989 — Mothers, Daughters and Lovers — TV movie • 1991 — Bingo • 1993 — "Off the Ground" — Music video by Paul McCartney • 1997 — Mimic • 2007 — Blood Brothers — Story — Short film • 2009 — Le Concert — Collaboration • 2010 — Don't Be Afraid of the Dark • 2011 — 7 Khoon Maaf • 2013 — Vijay and I • Ek Thi Daayan — Collaboration • 2015 — Crimson Peak • Chatô: O Rei do Brasil • 2017 — Rangoon • Madame • 2022 — Pinocchio — Story • 2026 — Ray Gunn