Richard Donner (1930–2021)


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Richard Donner was born on April 24, 1930 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and producer, known for Superman (1978), Ladyhawke - legenda haukasta (1985) and Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (1980). He was previously married to Lauren Shuler Donner. He died on July 5, 2021 in Los Angeles, California, USA. See full bio »

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10 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

Superman Director
(1978)
Tappava ase Director
(1987)

Filmography

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 2006 16 Blocks
 2003 Aikamatka
 1998 Tappava ase 4
 1994 The Best of Sting: Fields of Gold 1984-1994 (Video) (video "It's Probably Me")
 1994 Maverick
 1989-1992 Tales from the Crypt (TV Series) (3 episodes)
- Showdown (1992)
 1992 Tappava ase 3
 1992 Lento unelmiin (directed by)
 1992 Two-Fisted Tales (TV Movie) (segment "Showdown")
 1989 Tappava ase 2
 1987 Tappava ase
 1985 Cyndi Lauper: The Goonies 'R' Good Enough (Music Video short) (uncredited)
 1985 Cyndi Lauper: The Goonies 'R' Good Enough (Part 2) (Music Video short) (uncredited)
 1985 Arkajalat (directed by)
 1982 The toy - kuumakalle (directed by)
 1980 Ratkaisu
 1980 Teräsmies II (uncredited)
 1978 Superman
 1976 Ennustus (directed by)
 1975 Bronk (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Open Contract (1975)
- Pilot (1975)
 1975 A Shadow in the Streets (TV Movie)
 1973-1974 Kojak (TV Series) (3 episodes)
 1974 Petrocelli (TV Series) (1 episode)
 1974 Sons and Daughters (TV Series) (3 episodes)
- The Runner (1974)
- Senior Year (1974)
 1974 Lucas Tanner (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Lucas Tanner (1974)
 1974 San Franciscon syke (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Commitment (1974)
 1971-1973 Cannon (TV Series) (4 episodes)
- Flight Plan (1971)
 1973 Stat! (TV Movie)
 1973 Nightside (TV Movie)
 1973 Hernandez (TV Movie)
 1972 Sam Cade (TV Movie)
 1972 The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (TV Series) (3 episodes)
 1972 Etsivä Ironside (TV Series) (1 episode)
 1972 Banyon (TV Series) (1 episode)
 1972 Ghost Story (TV Series) (1 episode)
 1971-1972 Jeepillä jäljille (TV Series) (3 episodes)
- The Fake (1972)
- A Gun for Billy (1971)
- Crisscross (1971)
 1972 The Sixth Sense (TV Series) (1 episode)
 1971 The Marshal of Madrid (TV Movie)
 1971 Bearcats! (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Bitter Flats (1971)
- Conqueror's Gold (1971)
 1971 Sarge (TV Series) (1 episode)
 1971 The Interns (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Casualty (1971)
 1970 Twinky
 1968 Danger Island (TV Series)
 1966 Tapahtui Los Angelesissa (TV Series) (3 episodes)
 1966 Jericho (TV Series) (1 episode)
 1966 It's About Time (TV Series) (1 episode)
 1966 Takaa-ajettu (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Wife Killer (1966)
 1966 FBI (TV Series) (1 episode)
- The Spy-Master (1966) ... (as Richard D. Donner)
 1965 Salainen agentti 86 (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Our Man in Leotards (1965) ... (as Richard D. Donner)
- Washington 4, Indians 3 (1965) ... (as Richard D. Donner)
 1965 O'Brienin jutut (TV Series)
 1964-1965 Perry Mason yllättää (TV Series) (3 episodes)
- The Case of the Missing Button (1964) ... (as Richard D. Donner)
 1964-1965 Gilligan's Island (TV Series) (3 episodes)
- Home Sweet Hut (1964)
 1964 The Yellowbird (TV Movie)
 1964 Napoleon Solo (TV Series) (4 episodes)
 1964 The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters (TV Series) (1 episode)
 1963-1964 The Lieutenant (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Interlude (1964)
 1963 The Nurses (TV Series) (1 episode)
- The Helping Hand (1963)
 1963 Combat! (TV Series) (1 episode)
 1963 Yhdestoista hetki (TV Series) (2 episodes)
 1963 Philbert (Three's a Crowd) (Short) (as Richard D. Donner)
 1961-1962 Have Gun - Will Travel (TV Series) (5 episodes)
- Blind Circle (1961)
- A Drop of Blood (1961)
- The Piano (1961)
- Odds for Big Red (1961)
 1962 The Rifleman (TV Series) (7 episodes)
- Outlaw's Shoes (1962)
- Milly's Brother (1962)
- The Debt (1962)
 1962 Etsivät (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Never the Twain (1962)
 1961 X-15 lähtövalmis (as Richard D. Donner)
 1961 Wagon Train (TV Series) (1 episode)
 1961 Lainvalvoja (TV Series) (2 episodes)
 1961 Valtatie 66 (TV Series) (1 episode)
 1960-1961 Wanted: Dead or Alive (TV Series) (6 episodes)
- Barney's Bounty (1961) ... (as Richard D. Donner)
- The Voice of Silence (1961) ... (as Richard D. Donner)
- Bounty on Josh (1961) ... (as Richard D. Donner)
- The Last Retreat (1961) ... (as Richard D. Donner)
- The Medicine Man (1960) ... (as R.D. Donner)
 1961 Letter to Loretta (TV Series) (5 episodes)
- Woodlot (1961)
- The Choice (1961)
 1960 The DuPont Show with June Allyson (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Emergency (1960)
 1960 Zane Grey Theatre (TV Series) (1 episode)
- So Young the Savage Land (1960) ... (as R.D. Donner)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Music video: Directed Cyndi Lauper music video "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough" (from the film Arkajalat (1985)) See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography | 8 Interviews | 2 Articles | See more »


Alternate Names:

Dick Donner | R.D. Donner | Richard D. Donner

Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)

Spouse:

Lauren Shuler Donner  (his death)

Parents:

Fred Schwartzberg | Hattie Schwartzberg

Relatives:

Joan Schwartzberg (sibling)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[on casting Marlon Brando in Superman (1978)] Marlon's the kind of man that if he can collect his money and not do the deed, he'd be only too happy to do so. See more »

Trivia:

Was considered to direct Batman (1989), and had Mel Gibson in mind for the role of Batman. See more »

Trademark:

Long shots looking at actors through gaps in scenery or between other actors in the scene See more »

Nickname:

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