Cast & creator
Omar Rodríguez-López
Best known for The Burning Plain, Coachella, The Night Buffalo
Omar Alfredo Rodríguez-López (born September 1, 1975) is an American guitarist, songwriter, producer and filmmaker. He is known for being the guitarist, songwriter and band-leader of the Mars Volta from 2001 until their breakup in 2012, and is the guitarist for the alternative rock groups At the Drive-In, Antemasque and Bosnian Rainbows. He was also the bassist for the dub band De Facto. He has embarked on a solo career, both in studio and in concert, frequently described as experimental, avant-garde and/or progressive.
Also known as: Omar Alfredo Rodríguez-López, Omar A. Rodríguez-López
24
film credits
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television credits
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2003–2025 · acting roles
5.0
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (24)
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The Burning Plain
Original Music Composer
2008
Coachella
Self - The Mars Volta
2006
The Night Buffalo
Music
2007The Night Buffalo
Original Music Composer
2007
Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird
Self
2024
Amalia
Director
2018Amalia
Writer
2018Amalia
Producer
2018
Los Chidos
Director
2012Los Chidos
Writer
2012
The Sentimental Engine Slayer
Barlam
2010The Sentimental Engine Slayer
Director
2010The Sentimental Engine Slayer
Writer
2010
Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey
Director
2025Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey
Writer
2025Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey
Music
2025Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey
Producer
2025
At the Drive-In - Live at Lollapalooza 2012
Self
2012
The Mars Volta - Live at Lowlands Festival 2003
At the Drive-In: This Station Is Non-Operational
Self
2005
The Mars Volta - Live at the Electric Ballroom
2003
The Mars Volta Live in Brazil
Self
2023
Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group - Work In Progress Live In LA
Self
2010
El Divino Influjo de los Secretos
Director
2013