Richard Donner
American film director (1930–2021)
Richard Donner (born Richard Donald Schwartzberg, April 24, 1930 – July 5, 2021) was an American movie director, movie producer, and comic book writer. He was known for directing the superhero movie Superman, The Goonies, and Lethal Weapon.
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| Born | Richard Donald Schwartzberg April 24, 1930 |
| Died | July 5, 2021 (aged 91) West Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Heart and respiratory failure caused by atherosclerosis |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, Television director, Film producer |
| Years active | 1957–2009 |
| Known for | The Omen Superman The Goonies Lethal Weapon |
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Early years
changeRichard Schwartzberg was born in the Bronx, to Jewish parents,[1] Hattie and Fred Schwartzberg.[2][3] His father owned a small furniture manufacturing business.[2] He has a sister, Joan.[2] Donner started his career with hopes of acting, but quickly moved into directing commercials and making business films.
Death
changeDonner died on July 5, 2021 at the age of 91 at his home in West Hollywood, California.[4][5][6] The cause of death was heart and respiratory failure caused by atherosclerosis.[7]
Filmography
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changeReferences
change- ↑ Vanity Fair: "The Rude Warrior" by Peter Biskind March 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Variety Magazine: "Vet helmer’s long and boffo road" by Beverly Walker July 31, 1997
- ↑ Haaretz: "Superman, Man of Schlemiel? - Superman, the invention of two U.S. Jews, is a profoundly Jewish character whose film history is entwined with that of American Jewry" by Nathan Abrams June 16, 2013
- ↑ Richard Donner Dies: 'Superman', 'Lethal Weapon' and 'The Goonies' Director Was 91
- ↑ "Remembering Richard Donner: With 'Superman' and the 'Lethal Weapon' Films, He Made the Blockbuster Era Both Bigger and Smaller". Varitey.
- ↑ "Richard Donner, director of Superman and The Goonies, dies aged 91". Guardian. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- ↑ "'Superman' director Richard Donner's death certificate reveals he died of heart failure". Yahoo. August 10, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
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