Robert Eggers

Gender: Male

Birthday: 1983-07-07

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As: Robert Houston Eggers

Biography

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 period horror films The Witch (2015), The Lighthouse (2019), Nosferatu (2024) and Werwulf (2026) as well as co-writing and directing the Viking action film The Northman (2022). Noted for his attention to historical period detail, his films often incorporate elements of folklore and mythology.