Robert Towne

Robert Towne

writer, producer, actor

Robert Towne was born on Nov 23, 1934 in USA. Robert Towne's big-screen debut came with Last Woman on Earth directed by Roger Corman in 1960, strarring Martin Joyce. Robert Towne is known for Without Limits directed by Robert Towne, Billy Crudup stars as Steve Prefontaine and Donald Sutherland as Bill Bowerman. Robert Towne has got 12 awards and 10 nominations so far. The most recent award Robert Towne achieved is Writers Guild of America, USA. The upcoming new movie Robert Towne plays is Ask the Dust which will be released on Apr 13, 2006.

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. Began directing with mixed success in 1982. One of the best script doctors in Hollywood, he contributed crucial scenes to such films as Bonnie et Clyde (1967) and Le Parrain (1972).

  • Birthday

    Nov 23, 1934
  • Place of Birth

    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Also known

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Known For

Awards

12 wins & 10 nominations

Writers Guild of America, USA
2016
Drama Series
Winner - WGA Award (TV)
1997
Winner - Laurel Award for Screen Writing Achievement
1976
Best Comedy Written Directly for the Screen
Winner - WGA Award (Screen)
1975
Best Drama Written Directly for the Screen
Winner - WGA Award (Screen)
USC Scripter Award
2014
Winner - Scripter Literary Achievement Award
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Movies & TV Shows

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Movies