Roberto “Bob” Gaston Orci, a talented writer and producer known for his work in movies and TV, has passed away at the age of 51 after a long struggle with kidney disease. He died in his home in Los Angeles on February 25.
Orci was born in Mexico City and moved to the United States with his family at the age of 10. He began his career writing and producing for popular shows like Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. Throughout his career, he collaborated closely with Alex Kurtzman.
Orci co-wrote and produced the 2009 reboot of Star Trek and its sequels. He also worked on the first two Transformers films. His talents extended to other blockbuster projects, including Mission Impossible III, The Legend Of Zorro, and producing the Now You See Me films. Additionally, he co-wrote The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
On the TV side, Orci co-created and executive produced the reboot of Hawaii Five-0, and worked on shows like Fringe and Sleepy Hollow. He also contributed to Alias and Scorpion. His most recent project was a writer-driven production company called Rubber Room Media.
His brother, J.R. Orci, remembered him as a “visionary storyteller” with a generous spirit. He shared that beyond his work, Bob was a caring friend and often helped those in need, including animals from shelters.
Orci is survived by his father, Roberto Orci Sr.; his mother, Macuqui Robau-Garcia; his siblings, J.R., Taylor, and Courtney; and his beloved dog, Bogey.
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