Robert Towne's biography
Robert Bertram Schwartz is 88 years old screenwriter born at Los Angeles. Robert was born on Friday 23rd of November 1934. He is often nicknamed as Robert Bertram Schwartz, Robert Towne. According to year of birth 1934 Robert belongs to Silent Generation. Birthday on 23rd of November means he is Sagittarius. Sagittarius is a Fiery sign of Zodiac Belt. These people are highly learned and love to gain knowledge throughout their life.
Robert is native english speaker. He is white american. Robert is citizen of United States of America. Robert´s primary profession is to be screenwriter. You can know Robert also as film director, actor. Robert is recently known as film producer. Robert received Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay Chinatown in 1973
Robert Towne's family
Robert Towne's ex wife
Julie Payne
Robert Towne and Julie Payne have been together since 1977 for 5 years. She is known as actor. Robert´s ex wife was born on Wednesday 10th of July 1940 in Los Angeles. His ex wife died on Friday 7th of June 2019 in Los Angeles. Julie Payne was 85 years old, when this happened.
Robert Towne's schools
We found 2 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: Pomona College, Chadwick School.
Detailed informations about his schools
- Attended Pomona College.
- Though born in blue-collar San Pedro, CA, he spent most of his childhood growing up in the very upscale, gated community of Rolling Hills in Palos Verdes, CA as well as in LA's Brentwood section. Attended Chadwick prep school,.
Robert Towne's career
His main focus is to be screenwriter. He is famous thanks to Wrote Chinatown, Shampoo, Mission Impossible.
Is Robert Towne gay ?
He is known to be straight.
Awards and competitions
Robert Towne's Awards
- Robert received award for Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay for work Chinatown in 1973
Robert Towne's Nominations
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
- Robert was nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
What Robert Towne has done for a first time
- Towne's very first writing assignment was on a Roger Corman vehicle titled, "Fraternity Hell Week." The B-movie never did make to the screen as the script was ultimately lost.
Robert Towne's quotes
- "Money problems are what led me to projects like Days of Thunder (1990). I needed to pay my bills".
- Until the screenwriter does his job, nobody else has a job. In other words, he is the asshole who keeps everyone else from going to work.
Robert Towne's body shape, eye color
Lets describe how Robert Towne looks. We will focus on his body shape, eye color and hair color. Body build is average. His eyes are tinted brown - dark. Robert´s hair is shade of grey.