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Robert Altman
Robert Altman is best known for Saturday Night Live, Bonanza, Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Combat!. Robert Altman was born on February 20, 1925. Robert Altman died on November 20, 2006 at the age of 81.
- Born
- February 20, 1925
- Place of birth
- Kansas City, Missouri, USA
- Died
- November 20, 2006 (81 years old)
Biography
Robert Bernard Altman (February 20, 1925 – November 20, 2006) was an American film director and screenwriter known for making films that are highly naturalistic, but with a stylized perspective. In 2006, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized his body of work with an Academy Honorary Award.
His films "MASH" (1970), "McCabe & Mrs. Miller" (1971), "The Long Goodbye" (1973), and "Nashville" (1975) have been selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.
His films "MASH" (1970), "McCabe & Mrs. Miller" (1971), "The Long Goodbye" (1973), and "Nashville" (1975) have been selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.
Known for
Filmography
- 2004Tanner on TannerExecutive Producer
- 2001History vs. HollywoodSelf
- 2000BackstorySelf
- 1999The DirectorsSelf
- 1997GunDirector
- 1994American CinemaSelf
- 1993Intimate PortraitSelf
- 1990Vincent & TheoDirector
- 1988Tanner '88Director
- 1978The South Bank ShowSelf
- 1975Arena
- 1975Saturday Night LiveDirector
- 1971Film '72Self
- 1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
- 1968PremiereDirector
- 1967Omnibus
- 1963Kraft Suspense TheatreDirector
- 1962The Gallant MenDirector
- 1962Combat!Director
- 1961Cain's HundredDirector
- 1961Bus StopDirector
- 1961Kraft Mystery TheatreDirector
- 1960Route 66Director
- 1960Surfside 6Director
- 1960The Roaring 20'sDirector
- 1959Hawaiian EyeDirector
- 1959The TroubleshootersDirector
- 1959BonanzaDirector
- 1958BroncoDirector
- 1958LawmanDirector
- 1958U.S. MarshalDirector
- 1957M SquadDirector
- 1957SugarfootDirector
- 1957WhirlybirdsDirector
- 1957MaverickDirector
- 1956The Gale Storm ShowDirector
- 1955The MillionaireDirector
- 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsDirector
- 1953The OscarsSelf
- 1952Omnibus
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Robert Altman been in?
Robert Altman is best known for Saturday Night Live, Bonanza, Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Combat!.
When was Robert Altman born?
Robert Altman was born on February 20, 1925. (Kansas City, Missouri, USA)
How old is Robert Altman?
Robert Altman died on November 20, 2006 at the age of 81.
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·