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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).
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
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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 · Robert Towne, the screenwriting icon who won an Academy Award for his original script for “Chinatown,” died Monday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 89. His publicist Carri McClure announced the...
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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. Accessibility links
Jul 3, 2024 · Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenplay writer whose work on “Chinatown” became a model of the art form and helped define the jaded allure of his native Los Angeles, has died.
