Robert Towne

Director

Birthday November 23, 1934

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Los Angeles, CA

DEATH DATE Jul 1, 2024 (89)

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About

Director and screenwriter who won an Oscar for writing the screenplay for the Roman Polanski film Chinatown. He wrote the critically acclaimed 1973 film The Last Detail. 

Before Fame

He was born in Los Angeles.

Trivia

He directed the film Ask the Dust, which starred Salma Hayek and Colin Farrell. In 1971, he appeared as the character Richard in the movie Drive, He Said.

Family Life

He had two children and was married to Julie Payne and Luisa Gaule.

Associated With

He wrote the screenplay for Mission: Impossible starring Tom Cruise.