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Robert Towne (born Robert Bertram Schwartz; November 23, 1934 – July 1, 2024) was an American screenwriter and director. He started with writing films for Roger Corman including The Tomb of Ligeia (1964). Later, he was a part of the New Hollywood wave of filmmaking.
1 day ago · Mr. Towne was born Robert Bertram Schwartz on Nov. 23, 1934, in Los Angeles, and spent his early years in the blue-collar fishing port of San Pedro, Calif. When he was about 7, he saw his first ...
1 day ago · 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 89 ...
1 day ago · Getty Images. Writer-director Robert Towne, an Oscar winner for his original script for “ Chinatown ” and an acknowledged master of the art of screenwriting, has died. He was 89. During a long ...
Robert Towne. Writer, director, producer, actor. Born in Los Angeles, California, USA, and raised in the seaport town of San Pedro. Got his start acting and writing for legendary exploitation director/producer Roger Corman.
2 days ago · Robert Towne’s ascent into a permanent spot in the Hollywood creative firmament happened like a windstorm, and will surely remain as long as movies are loved and discussed. He lost friendships ...
2 days ago · Robert Towne, the screenwriter as superstar whose Oscar-winning work on the 1974 classic Chinatown is widely recognized as the gold standard for movie scripts, has died. He was 89.
1 day ago · Robert Towne's script for the 1974 film Chinatown became a model of the art form and helped define the jaded allure of his native LA. His other credits include Shampoo and 1990's Days of Thunder.
1 day ago · Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenwriter known for his work on the films “Chinatown” and “The Last Detail,” has died. He was 89. Towne “passed away peacefully at home” on Monday ...
2 days ago · Robert Towne, who won an Oscar for his 'Chinatown' screenplay and was nominated for 'The Last Detail,' 'Shampoo' and 'Greystoke' scripts, died July 2 at 89.
