Robert Towne
Robert Towne · Arts & Literature
Screenwriter of Chinatown (Academy Award 1974), often called the greatest screenplay ever
1934, Los Angeles, California, United States — 2024, Los Angeles, California, United States
United States
Robert Towne is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Screenwriter of Chinatown (Academy Award 1974), often called the greatest screenplay ever
Robert Towne was one of Hollywood's most admired screenwriters, winning the 1974 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for 'Chinatown', a script often cited as among the greatest ever written, and shaping films from 'Shampoo' to 'The Last Detail'. Born Robert Bertram Schwartz, his father was of Jewish descent; his Jewish background is documented.
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Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish recipients of the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay
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Screenwriter of Chinatown (Academy Award 1974), often called the greatest screenplay ever
Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish recipients of the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay
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