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Robert Altman


Birth name: Robert Bernard Altman
Birth: 20 February1925
Died: 20 November 2006
Nationality: American

Career / Biography

Robert Altman was a director and producer from the 1950's through to the 2000's. Over his career he was nominated for 5 Oscars. He directed some good films (Gosford Park) and some poor films (Popeye). He also directed a number of television episodes in the 1950's and 1960's.

Director

Gosford Park (2001)
Pret A Porter (1994)
Short Cuts (1993)
Player (1992)
Popeye (1980)
Nashville (1975)
MASH (1970)

Producer

Gosford Park (2001)
Pret A Porter (1994)
Nashville (1975)

Oscars

Nomination - Best Director - Gosford Park (2001)
Nomination - Best Director - Short Cuts (1993)
Nomination - Best Director - Player (1992)
Nomination - Best Director - Nashville (1975)
Nomination - Best Director - MASH (1970)
Nashville and Gosford Park were also nominated for Best Pictures