RZA
Date of birth: 1969-07-05
Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Known for: Sound
Also known as: The RZA, Prince Rakeem, Bobby Steels, the Abbott, the Rzarector, Bobby Digital, Wu-Tang Clan, Robert Fitzgerald Diggs
Biography
Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA or The RZA ( /ˈrɪzə/; born July 5, 1969), is an American Grammy-winning music producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, rapper, and occasional actor, director, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in hip hop music, he is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced almost all of Wu-Tang Clan's albums as well as many Wu-Tang solo and affiliate projects. He is widely considered one of the most influential and landmark hip-hop producers of all time. He subsequently gained attention for his work scoring and acting in films. He has also released solo albums under the alter-ego Bobby Digital. In addition to the Wu-Tang Clan and his solo releases, RZA was also a founding member of the horrorcore rap group Gravediggaz where he used the name The Rzarector. He has also acted in several movies including Coffee and Cigarettes, American Gangster, Gospel Hill, Life Is Hot in Cracktown, Ghost Dog, Funny People, Derailed, Due Date and Repo Men. In 2008, RZA was ranked number four on About.com's best hip hop producers of all time list. Description above from the Wikipedia article RZA, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Movie Credits
Coffee and Cigarettes
2004-03-12
An anthology of eleven vignettes featuring star-studded casts of extremely unique individuals who al
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
1999-10-06
A Black hitman who models after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
Funny People
2009-07-30
Famous and wealthy funnyman George Simmons doesn't give much thought to how he treats people until a
Gospel Hill
2008-02-09
Gospel Hill tells the intersecting story of two men in the fictional South Carolina town of Julia. D
American Gangster
2007-11-02
Loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina, who
Repo Men
2010-03-18
In the future, medical technology has advanced to the point where people can buy artificial organs t
Wu-Tang Clan: This Shit is from the Heart
1997-01-01
Documentary about the Wu-Tang Clan.
Derailed
2005-11-11
When two married business executives having an affair are blackmailed by a violent criminal, they ar
Dean Martin: King of Cool
2021-11-14
Dean Martin had a laid-back charm that made him successful in everything from big-screen comedies to
Problemista
2024-03-01
Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to lif
How Bruce Lee Changed the World
2009-05-17
More than just a biography, this film explores Bruce Lee's global impact to see how he has influence
Due Date
2010-11-03
Peter Highman must scramble across the US in five days to be present for the birth of his first chil
The Next Three Days
2010-11-18
A married couple's life is turned upside down when the wife is accused of murdering her boss. Her hu
Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1
2002-01-01
Hype's acclaim for skillfully imaginative visually intoxicating music videos, The Videos Vol. 1, fea
Wu Tang Clan - Da Mystery of Kung Fu
1998-04-08
Lyrical Assassins, Wu Tang Clan, reveal da mystery of Kung Fu in this ass kickin' dub plate presenta
Rock the Bells
2006-04-27
An inside look at what it took to bring the Wu-Tang Clan together for their final performance at the
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
2013-03-27
Framed for crimes against the country, the G.I. Joe team is terminated by Presidential order. This f
The Box
2007-01-01
A disgraced former LAPD detective leads a home invasion in search of millions in stolen money. The p
Syl Johnson: Any Way the Wind Blows
2022-02-06
A documentary about the greatest soul singer you've ever heard--even if you've never heard of him.
Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang Clan
2008-11-08
In the summer of 1993, the Wu-Tang Clan emerged from the slums of Staten Island, NY and took the hip
The Man with the Iron Fists
2012-11-02
In feudal China, a blacksmith who makes weapons for a small village is put in the position where he
The Making of 'Kill Bill Vol. 1'
2003-10-17
The documentary of Kill Bill Vol. 1, and how it was made. This is a documentary found on the DVD of
Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation
2011-09-18
A look at the rise of crack cocaine in urban America in the 1980s and its influence on popular cultu
The Protector 2
2013-10-23
Kham finds himself in trouble when he is accused of killing a trader. While on the run from the trad
Wu Tang Clan: Disciples of the 36 Chambers Chapter 2
2004-07-03
The Wu-Tang Clan reunites with all 9 original members to perform and headline Chapter 2 of the Rock
Wu-Tang Clan: Live at Montreux
2007-10-07
In July 2007 the famous Miles Davis Hall at Montreux was witness to a gathering of the Wu-Tang Clan.
Brick Mansions
2014-04-22
In a dystopian Detroit, grand houses that once housed the wealthy are now homes of the city's most-d
The World According to RZA
2004-04-06
The RZA, one of the most influential figures in Hip-Hop. RZA performs with R&B and hip hop stars
Poker Face
2022-11-16
A yearly high-stakes poker game between childhood friends turns into chaos when the tech billionaire
Not an Artist
2023-11-06
In an exclusive artist-in-residency program overseen by an enigmatic patron (RZA), artists in turmoi
Freestyle 101: Hip Hop History
2023-10-24
Narrated by Chuck D, Freestyle 101: Hip-Hop History explores the genre's early days through the lens
Beat Kings
2006-06-04
The "Beat Kings" is the first documentary exploring the original architects of hip hop; "The Produce
Rhyme & Reason
1997-03-04
A study in the world of hip-hop, done mostly with interviews, in order to see why it is as popular a
Wu-Tang Saga
2010-10-05
Wu-Tang Saga is the story of the music super group the Wu-Tang Clan told by Cappadonna, chronicling
Mr. Right
2016-02-29
A girl falls for the "perfect" guy, who happens to have a very fatal flaw: he's a hitman on the run
The Man with the Iron Fists 2
2015-03-10
When a stranger, Thaddeus, is found badly wounded near the village, miner Li Kung and his wife Ah Ni
AWOL-72
2015-08-07
An AWOL marine in possession of secret government information, is a wanted man, pursued by Russian s
Wu-Tang Clan & Nas: NY State of Mind Tour at Climate Pledge Arena
2024-04-03
Wu-Tang and Nas unite once again for a joint tour along with an appearance by De La Soul. Watch the
Tee Productions: Private Tapes
2002-11-21
This documentary feature follows Tee Productions through the last five years. Private Tapes takes a
Amazon Music Live: Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, and De La Soul's 'N.Y. State of Mind Tour'
2023-10-18
Wu-Tang and Nas unite once again for a joint tour along with an appearance by De La Soul. Watch the
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
2016-06-03
When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin a
A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
2023-11-03
In August, 2021, the Wu-Tang Clan, backed by the 60-piece Colorado Symphony Orchestra, performed at
Be Cool
2005-03-04
Disenchanted with the movie industry, Chili Palmer tries the music industry, meeting and romancing a
Money, Power, Respect: Hip Hop Billion Dollar Industry
2012-11-24
Who of the icons Jay-Z, Diddy, 50 Cent and Dr. Dre becomes the first dollar billionaire?
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
2013-01-10
Take a look at Tarantino's career from the beginning, with interviews from co-workers, critics, star
Excavating Taylor Mead
2005-10-08
The film icon/Andy Warhol darling is interviewed is his legendary cluttered apartment.
The Black List: Volume Two
2009-02-26
THE BLACK LIST: VOL. 2 profiles some of today's most fascinating African-Americans. From the childho
Life in a Year
2020-11-27
A 17 year old finds out that his girlfriend is dying, so he sets out to give her an entire life, in
Q: The Man
2009-02-01
A look at the 'Godfather' role of music legend Quincy Jones in the lives of today's top young artist
Domestic Violence
1999-01-01
Multiple vignettes spotlighting modern-day domestic violence.
The Making of Derailed
2006-03-20
A documentary about the making of Derailed (2005).
Survivor's Guide to Prison
2018-02-23
Today, you're more likely to go to prison in the United States than anywhere else in the world. So i
Hard Luck Love Song
2021-10-15
Jesse, a charismatic but down on his luck troubadour, finds himself at an existential crossroads as
Scary Movie 3
2003-10-24
In the third installment of the Scary Movie franchise, news anchorwoman Cindy Campbell has to invest
Thriller
2018-09-23
Years after a childhood prank goes horribly wrong, a clique of South Central LA teens find themselve
The Lather Effect
2006-06-26
On the eve of selling her mother's house, a thirty-something housewife wakes up to a hangover surrou
The Dead Don't Die
2019-05-15
In the sleepy town of Centerville, the lives of a number of interconnected characters are disrupted
Risen: The Story of Chron "Hell Razah" Smith
2020-03-11
Discovered by Wu-Tang Clan's RZA, Hell Razah had a promising career and gold records before he was t
VERZUZ: DJ Premier vs. Rza
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
2020-05-10
Ryan Seacrest hosts the second Disney Family Singalong featuring celebrities and their families as t
Ghost Dog: The Odyssey: The Journey Into the Life of a Samurai
2001-08-14
A documentary about the making of Jim Jarmusch's 1999 film GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI, includ
Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
2020-04-10
The Coachella concert series is examined through the lens of rare footage, interviews, and performan
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
2011-11-04
Six years have elapsed since Guantanamo Bay, leaving Harold and Kumar estranged from one another wit
Nobody
2021-03-18
Hutch Mansell, a suburban dad, overlooked husband, nothing neighbor — a "nobody." When two thieves b
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022-06-29
A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enou
Afro Samurai: Resurrection
2009-10-16
Afro Samurai avenged his father and found a life of peace. But the legendary master is forced back i
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
2009-06-26
Various stories of how crack cocaine has infiltrated the inner-city streets. Based on Buddy Giovinaz
Clean
2022-01-28
Tormented by a past life, garbage man Clean attempts a life of quiet redemption. But when his good i
Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys
2024-08-25
The untold story of the man and the musician who made an immense cultural impact across just a few s
Nobody 2
2025-08-13
Former assassin Hutch Mansell takes his family on a nostalgic vacation to a small-town theme park, o
Don of All Dons
2003-01-01
Luther Campbell takes the starring role as himself in this hilarious and star-studded peek into Uncl