Robert Towne

Screenwriter, Film writer

1934 –

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Who is Robert Towne?

Robert Towne is an American screenwriter and director. He was part of the New Hollywood wave of filmmaking. His most notable work was his Academy Award-winning original screenplay for Roman Polanski's Chinatown.

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Born
Nov 23, 1934
Los Angeles
Also known as
  • P.H. Vazak
  • Robert Tubin
  • Edward Wain
  • Robert Bertram Schwartz
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Nationality
  • United States of America
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Education
  • Pomona College
  • Chadwick School

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on July 23, 2013

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