Obituary of Robert Towne

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Robert Towne

Robert Towne (born November 23rd, 1934 in Los Angeles, California) was an Screenwriter who was best known for writing various popular movies including his Academy Award-winning original screenplay for the movie "Chinatown". Robert died on October 23rd, 2025 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a heart condition. He was 90 years old.

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Robert Towne Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Towne, Robert
    • Common Name: Robert Towne
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
    • Birth Date: November 23, 1934
    • Age: 90
    • Also Known As: Robert Schwartz
    • Occupation: Screenwriter
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
    • Favorite Color: Sky Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Armaf Club De Nuit Intense
    • Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

    Robert's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Robert Bertram Schwartz
    • Father: Lou Schwartz
    • Mother: Helen Schwartz
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Julie Payne (married 1977-divorced 1988)
      • Luisa Gaule (married 1984-present)
    • Daughter(s):

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

ScreenwriterAmerican Born on November 23rd Born in 1934 Born in California

Quotable Quotes:

"Because the one thing you know when you're shooting a script, and I've been on a lot of sets, is space is in a script, and the distance between the page and the stage is so enormous that it is unbelievable how even the brightest people can misread your intent or not see it altogether. Scripts have air in them. Scripts are supposed to leave things up to interpretation, but people can misread things enormously, so sometimes it's just a matter of wanting to put on the screen what you had in mind." (IMDB)

"He was a singular figure in American popular culture, both as an author and a performer. His influence will long be felt, and his death should come as no surprise. (V)"

"Robert Towne lived a fascinating life as an acclaimed screenwriter and director, leaving behind a legacy that has shaped the film industry for decades after he croaked. (V)"

Is Mr. Robert Towne still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-03-11 15:07:02
Author: Tucker
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