Richard Donner
Richard Donner (born Richard Donald Schwartzberg; April 24, 1930 – July 5, 2021) was an American filmmaker. Described as "one of Hollywood's most reliable makers of action blockbusters", Donner directed some of the most financially successful films of the 1970s and 1980s. His career spanning more than six decades crossed genres and influenced trends among filmmakers across the world.
Donner began his career in 1957 as a television director. In the 1960s, he directed episodes of the series The
Donner and his wife, Lauren, owned a production company, The Donners' Company, which is most successful for producing the Free Willy and X-Men film franchises. Donner also produced Tales from the Crypt and co-wrote several comic books for Superman publisher DC Comics. In 2000, Donner received the President's Award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films.
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Born
Apr 24, 1930
Bronx, New York, USA
Died
Jul 05, 2021
Known For
Directing
Movies
41 acting
61 crew
Popularity
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Known For
Superman
1978
as Man in Street (extended version) (uncredited)
The Goonies
1985
as Policeman (uncredited)
16 Blocks
2006
as Man Holding a Birthday Cake (uncredited)
Superman II
1980
as Man Walking by Diner (uncredited)
Timeline
2003
as Man in Car (uncredited)
Maverick
1994
as Dealer (uncredited)
Conspiracy Theory
1997
as Cab Passenger (uncredited)
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
2006
as Man Walking by Diner (uncredited)
Out Cold
2001
as Snooty Bartender (uncredited)
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
2024
as Self (archive footage)
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