Richard Donner

Biography

Born 04/24/1930

A former Off-Broadway actor who began directing commercials and industrial films in the late 1950s, Richard Donner caught his first big break directing Steve McQueen in the TV series "Wanted: Dead or Alive". Throughout the 60s and into the 70s, he helmed numerous episodes of classic shows ("The...
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Highlights

  • In 2006, Directed Bruce Willis and Mos Def in the thriller "16 Blocks"
  • In 2003, Helmed the feature adaptation of Michael Crichton's novel "Timeline" (lensed 2002); also co-produced
  • In 1998, Helmed "Lethal Weapon 4"

Family & Companions

  • Hattie Schwartzberg: mother (made appearances in several of her son's films; died at age 92)

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