Robert Tapert

Robert Tapert was born c. 1955. He married Lucy Lawless on March 28, 1998. They have two children.

Tapert, along with Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell was one of the three founders of Renaissance Pictures. He produced Sam Raimi's Evil Dead Trilogy. He also served as producer on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus, Young Hercules, Jack of All Trades and Cleopatra 2525.

In addition, Tapert directed four episodes of Xena: Warrior Princess: "Destiny," "Paradise Found," "A Friend in Need: Part 1," and "A Friend in Need: Part 2." He wrote and directed the Hercules: The Legendary Journeys episode "Once a Hero" and also wrote many episodes of Xena: Warrior Princess.