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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.
Omar Rodríguez-López is known for work in writing across film and television. New Release currently presents 15 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird (2024), Coachella (2006), The Burning Plain (2008), The Night Buffalo (2007), Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey (2025), The Sentimental Engine Slayer (2010), At the Drive-In: This Station Is Non-Operational (2005), Los Chidos (2012). The recorded credits span 2003 to 2025, including 15 movies and 0 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forWriting
Movies15
TV shows0
Active years represented2003–2025
Place of birthBayamón, Puerto Rico
Also known as
Omar Alfredo Rodríguez-López · Omar A. Rodríguez-López
Known for
MovieOmar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird
MovieCoachella
MovieThe Burning Plain
MovieThe Night Buffalo
MovieLuna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey
MovieThe Sentimental Engine Slayer
MovieAt the Drive-In: This Station Is Non-Operational
MovieLos Chidos
MovieThe Mars Volta - Live at Lowlands Festival 2003
MovieThe Mars Volta - Live at the Electric Ballroom
MovieAt the Drive-In - Live at Lollapalooza 2012
MovieAmalia
MovieEl Divino Influjo de los Secretos
MovieThe Mars Volta Live in Brazil
MovieOmar Rodriguez Lopez Group - Work In Progress Live In LA