Is Robert Towne alive?
No, Robert Towne died on July 1, 2024 at the age of 89.
Current Status
Deceased
Age
89 years old
Birth Date
Nov 23, 1934
Death Date
Jul 1, 2024
Robert Towne (born Robert Bertram Schwartz; November 23, 1934 - July 1, 2024) was an American screenwriter, producer, director and actor. He was part of the New Hollywood wave of filmmaking. He is best known for his Academy Award-winning original screenplay fo...
Towne directed the sports dramas Personal Best (1982) and Without Limits (1998), the crime thriller Tequila Sunrise (1988), and the romantic crime drama Ask the Dust (2006).
