Robert D. Siegel - Actor Profile

Robert D. Siegel

Writing
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
3Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 12, 1971
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Robert D. Siegel

Robert D. Siegel is an American screenwriter known for The Onion Movie and The Wrestler, as well as the writer and director of Big Fan. His movie The Wrestler won the Golden Lion at the 2008 Venice Film Festival and has earned several Best Picture nominations. Big Fan premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2009. It was revealed in an online interview that Siegel attempted to write drafts for a comedy film but it ended up being a drama because of the conflicts in the film as well as avoiding Patton Oswalt being typecast as a comedic character. Siegel is a graduate of the University of Michigan who later became senior editor of The Onion from 1996 to 1999, and editor-in-chief from 1999 to 2003.

Robert D. Siegel Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Robert D. Siegel reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Robert D. Siegel's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Robert D. Siegel's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Wrestler, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Robert D. Siegel Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Robert D. Siegel's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Robert D. Siegel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2009 Within the Ring Self Average Similar →
2009 Big Fan Front-Lawn Reporter #1 Average Similar →
2008 The Wrestler Autograph Fan #1 Super Hit Similar →

Robert D. Siegel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robert D. Siegel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert D. Siegel is "The Wrestler" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Robert D. Siegel acted in?

Robert D. Siegel has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.

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