Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of ‘Chinatown,’ dies at 89
WEBJul 3, 2024 · NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenplay writer of “Shampoo,” “The Last Detail” and other acclaimed films whose work on “Chinatown” became a model of the art form and helped define the jaded allure of his native Los Angeles, has died. He was 89.
Robert Towne, Oscar-winning screenwriter of ‘Chinatown,’ dead …
WEBJul 3, 2024 · 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...
Robert Towne, Screenwriter of ‘Chinatown’ and More, Dies at 89
WEBJul 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 dead: 'Chinatown' screenwriter dies - Los Angeles Times
WEBJul 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...
Robert Towne Dead: 'Chinatown,' 'Shampoo' Screenwriter Was 89
WEBJul 2, 2024 · 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.
Robert Towne Dead: 'Chinatown' Screenwriter Was 89 - Variety
WEBJul 2, 2024 · 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. Towne died Monday at his...
Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of ‘Chinatown,’ dies at 89
WEBJul 3, 2024 · He was 89. Towne died Monday surrounded by family at his home […] NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenplay writer of “Shampoo,” “The Last Detail” and other acclaimed ...
Robert Towne obituary: screenwriter behind Chinatown dies at 89 ...
WEBJul 3, 2024 · Robert Towne, acclaimed screenwriter behind Chinatown, Days of Thunder and Mission: Impossible, died July 1 in Los Angeles at the age of 89.
Robert Towne, 'Chinatown' and 'The Last Detail' writer, dies at 89
WEBJul 3, 2024 · 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, according...
Robert Towne Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘Chinatown’ Screenwriter …
WEBJul 2, 2024 · Robert Towne, who won an Oscar for his Chinatown original screenplay and was nominated for his Shampoo, The Last Detail and Greystoke scripts, died Monday at his home. He was 89. PR firm...