Omar Rodríguez-López
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.
Acting
Movie
The Sentimental Engine Slayer
as Barlam
2010
Movie
Coachella
as Self - The Mars Volta
2006
Movie
Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird
as Self
2024
Movie
The Mars Volta - Live at the Electric Ballroom
2003
Movie
The Mars Volta Live in Brazil
as Self
2023
Movie
At the Drive-In - Live at Lollapalooza 2012
as Self
2012
Movie
At the Drive-In: This Station Is Non-Operational
as Self
2005
Movie
Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group - Work In Progress Live In LA
as Self
2010
Movie
The Mars Volta - Live at Lowlands Festival 2003
Crew
Movie
The Burning Plain
Original Music Composer
2008
Movie
The Night Buffalo
Music
2007
Movie
The Sentimental Engine Slayer
Director
2010
Movie
Los Chidos
Director
2012
Movie
Amalia
Director
2018
Movie
El Divino Influjo de los Secretos
Director
2013
Movie
Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey
Director
2025