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Robert Towne (born Robert Bertram Schwartz; November 23, 1934 – July 1, 2024) was an American screenwriter and director. He started writing films for Roger Corman, including The Tomb of Ligeia in 1964, and was later part of the New Hollywood wave of filmmaking.
Jul 2, 2024 · Robert Towne, whose screenplay for Roman Polanski’s “Chinatown” won an Oscar, and whose work on that and other important films established him as one of the leading screenwriters of the so-called...
Robert Towne (1934-2024) was a renowned screenwriter, director, producer and actor in Hollywood. He won an Oscar for Chinatown (1974) and wrote classics like The Last Detail (1973) and Mission: Impossible (1996).
Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of a number of acclaimed movies, including the classic 1974 noir thriller “Chinatown” starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway, has died. He was...
Jul 2, 2024 · Towne was a master of screenwriting and a script doctor for many classic films, including 'Bonnie and Clyde,' 'The Godfather' and 'Reds.' He also directed 'Personal Best' and 'Without Limits,' and wrote for stars like Nicholson, Beatty and Cruise.
Jul 2, 2024 · The acclaimed screenwriter also wrote The Last Detail and Shampoo, and directed Tequila Sunrise. He was a script doctor for Bonnie and Clyde and The Godfather, and shared his insights for aspiring screenwriters.
Jul 3, 2024 · Robert Towne, whose Oscar-winning work established him as one of the leading screenwriters of the so-called "new Hollywood," died Monday. He was 89. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Screenwriter Robert...
