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Robert Towne (born Robert Bertram Schwartz; November 23, 1934) is 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.
Robert Towne is a legendary Hollywood screenwriter who won an Oscar for Chinatown and wrote classics like The Godfather and Bonnie and Clyde. He also directed and acted in some films, and was a script doctor for many others.
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Oct 13, 2017 · Learn about the life and career of Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning writer of Chinatown, who also rewrote or consulted on many other classic films. Discover how he created the ultimate Oedipal story of Los Angeles and why he was the first man to make a reputation out of rewriting.
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. Came into his own during the 1970s when he was regarded as one of the finest screenwriters in Hollywood.
- November 23, 1934
Mar 21, 2017 · Watch the interview with the Oscar-winning writer of Chinatown and other classics. Learn about his influences, his process, and his advice for aspiring screenwriters.
Feb 4, 2020 · After tackling a biography about Oscar, Tony and Emmy award-winning Bob Fosse — the book ultimately inspired the FX series Fosse/Verdon — New York Times best-selling author Sam Wasson is ready to...
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Aug 8, 2013 · 44K views 10 years ago. Screenwriter Robert Towne discusses his life and career. He is most notable for his Oscar-nominated screenplays of The Last Detail (1973), Chinatown (1974), and Shampoo...
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