- Born
- Height6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Roger Donaldson was born on November 15, 1945 in Ballarat, Australia. He is a director and producer, known for The World's Fastest Indian (2005), No Way Out (1987) and Species (1995). He is married to Marliese Schneider. He was previously married to Susan Hockley.
- SpousesMarliese Schneider(? - present)Susan Hockley (divorced, 4 children)
- Co-founder of New Zealand's Film Commission.
- His first film, Sleeping Dogs (1977), was the first made in New Zealand in 15 years and also the first to be shown in American theaters.
- His son, Chris Donaldson, represented New Zealand in the 100 metre sprints at the 1996 and 2000 Olympic games.
- Emigrated to New Zealand from Australia in 1965.
- From Cocktail made in 1988 to Seeking Justice made in 2011 Donaldson have made 5 feature films and 1 short film with composer J. Peter Robinson.
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