Robert Towne

Biography

Born 11/23/1934

Despite four Oscar-nominated screenplays, writer Robert Towne owed much of his reputation to his prowess as a pinch hitter, earning considerable respect as one of Hollywood's preeminent script doctors on a wide array of famous works like “Bonnie and Clyde” (1967), “The Godfather” (1972) and...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1997, received Writers Guild of America Screen Laurel Award
In 1975, received National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay
In 1975, received Writers Guild of America Award for Best-Written Comedy Written Directly for the Screen

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Production Photos

Robert Towne, Without Limits (1998)

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Highlights

In 2006, Helmed an adaptation of John Fante's Depression Era novel, "Ask the Dust," starring Colin Farrell and Salma Hayek
In 2000, Penned the screenplay for "Mission: Impossible II," starring Tom Cruise and directed by John Woo
In 1998, Third film as writer-director, "Without Limits", produced by Cruise and Paula Wagner; second film in as many years about legendary runner Steve Prefontaine; co-wrote with Kenny Moore, former University of Oregon and 1972 Olympic teammate of Prefontaine

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Family & Companions

Lou Towne: father (made fortune in real estate; formerly owned Towne Smart Shop which sold ladies' garments; changed family name to Towne)
Roger Stewart Towne: brother (born on April 15, 1940)
Katharine Payne Towne: daughter (born on July 17, 1978; mother, Julie Payne)

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