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Robert Tapert is an American film and television producer, screenwriter, and television director. He is best known for producing the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, and Spartacus.
Tapert was born on May 14, 1955 in Royal Oak, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University, where he studied film and television production. After graduating, he moved to Los Angeles and began working in the film industry.
Tapert's first major success was producing the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, which ran from 1995 to 1999. He then went on to produce the spin-off series Xena: Warrior Princess, which ran from 1995 to 2001. He also produced the television series Spartacus, which ran from 2010 to 2013.
Tapert has also produced several feature films, including The Evil Dead (1981), Army of Darkness (1992), and Boogeyman (2005).
As of 2021, Robert Tapert's net worth is estimated to be roughly $50 million.
Popular As |
Robert Gerard Tapert |
Occupation |
Film and television producer, screenwriter, television director |
Age |
69 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
Born |
14 May, 1955 |
Birthday |
14 May |
Birthplace |
Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S. |
Nationality |
United States |
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Robert Tapert Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Robert Tapert's Wife?
His wife is Lucy Lawless (m. 1998)
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Lucy Lawless (m. 1998) |
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Julius Robert Bay Tapert, Judah Miro Tapert |
Robert Tapert Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Robert Tapert worth at the age of 69 years old? Robert Tapert’s income source is mostly from being a successful Film. He is from United States. We have estimated
Robert Tapert's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Tapert would re-collaborate with Alvarez and writer Rodo Sayagues in 2016 on the breakout film Don't Breathe that grossed $157 million worldwide.
Tapert's most recent television project is Ash vs Evil Dead based on the Evil Dead film franchise that premiered on Starz in 2015.
Tapert and director Sam Raimi experimented on several short films before endeavoring on their first feature-length picture, a graphic horror film titled The Evil Dead, which Tapert produced, Raimi directed, and Bruce Campbell starred. Thanks to a glowing review from horror author Stephen King, the film was a success with the crowd at the Cannes Film Festival in France, and although not a favorite of critics at the time, it was critically acclaimed as a horror classic in later years eventually gaining a cult following. The film was successful enough to spawn two sequels, Evil Dead II and Army of Darkness, a remake in 2013, and a television series titled Ash vs Evil Dead.
In 2013, Tapert and Raimi tapped Uruguayan director Fede Alvarez, after seeing his short, Panic Attack!, to reimagine The Evil Dead. Diablo Cody contributed a polish to help Americanize the script.
Tapert followed with the Roman epic Spartacus for Starz in 2010, including Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, Spartacus: Vengeance, and Spartacus: War of the Damned.
In 2008, Tapert produced Legend of the Seeker, the television adaptation of the popular Sword of Truth books by Terry Goodkind for ABC Studios.
Tapert co-founded film production company Ghost House Pictures in 2002. Their first release, The Grudge, grossed nearly $200 million internationally. They followed up that success with Boogeyman, Rise, The Messengers, 30 Days of Night, Drag Me to Hell which Raimi directed, The Possession, and a remake of Tobe Hooper's seminal film Poltergeist.
Tapert was born in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has two sisters, Dorothy and Mary Beth Tapert. He also has a younger brother, Jeff Tapert. He has been married to actress Lucy Lawless since 28 March 1998; the couple has two sons.
In the 1990s, Tapert produced and/or wrote several television series, including Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, M.A.N.T.I.S., Spy Game (TV series), and American Gothic. Tapert also co-created the prequel series Young Hercules that starred Ryan Gosling.
Tapert produced the stage musical Pleasuredome as a love story to 1980's New York City incorporating songs from the era. The play, which was based on Tapert's personal experiences, successfully premiered in 2017 to critical acclaim and sold-out crowds in Tapert's home of Auckland, New Zealand and stars Lucy Lawless.
Robert Gerard Tapert (born May 14, 1955) is an American film and television producer, writer and director, best known for co-creating the television series Xena: Warrior Princess.