Richard Donner
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
Richard 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
Donner 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
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | X-15 | Yes | ||
| 1968 | Salt and Pepper | Yes | ||
| 1969 | Lola aka "Twinky" | Yes | ||
| 1976 | The Omen | Yes | ||
| 1978 | Superman | Yes | ||
| 1980 | Superman II | Yes | Uncredited; with Richard Lester | |
| Inside Moves | Yes | |||
| 1981 | Omen III: The Final Conflict | Yes | ||
| 1982 | The Toy | Yes | ||
| 1985 | The Goonies | Yes | Yes | |
| Ladyhawke | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1987 | Lethal Weapon | Yes | Yes | |
| The Lost Boys | Yes | Directed by Joel Schumacher | ||
| 1988 | Scrooged | Yes | Yes | |
| 1989 | Lethal Weapon 2 | Yes | Yes | |
| 1991 | Delirious | Yes | Directed by Tom Mankiewicz | |
| 1992 | Radio Flyer | Yes | ||
| Lethal Weapon 3 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1993 | Free Willy | Yes | Directed by Simon Wincer | |
| 1994 | Maverick | Yes | Yes | |
| 1995 | Assassins | Yes | Yes | |
| Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home | Yes | Directed by Dwight H. Little | ||
| Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight | Yes | Directed by Ernest Dickerson | ||
| 1996 | Tales from the Crypt: Bordello of Blood | Yes | Directed by Gilbert Adler | |
| 1997 | Conspiracy Theory | Yes | Yes | |
| Free Willy 3: The Rescue | Yes | Directed by Sam Pillsbury | ||
| 1998 | Lethal Weapon 4 | Yes | Yes | |
| 1999 | Any Given Sunday | Yes | Directed by Oliver Stone | |
| 2000 | X-Men | Yes | Directed by Bryan Singer | |
| 2002 | Tales from the Crypt: Ritual | Yes | Directed by Avi Nesher | |
| 2003 | Timeline | Yes | Yes | |
| 2006 | 16 Blocks | Yes | ||
| Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut | Yes | |||
| 2009 | X-Men Origins: Wolverine | Yes | Directed by Gavin Hood |
Television
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre | 1 episode |
| The DuPont Show with June Allyson | ||
| 1960-61 | Wanted Dead or Alive | 6 episode |
| 1961 | Letter to Loretta | 5 episode |
| Route 66 | 1 episode | |
| The Tall Man | 2 episodes | |
| Wagon Train | 1 episode | |
| 1961-62 | Have Gun – Will Travel | 5 episodes |
| 1962 | The Detectives | 1 episode |
| The Rifleman | 7 episodes | |
| 1962-63 | Sam Benedict | 6 episodes |
| 1963 | The Eleventh Hour | 2 episodes |
| Combat! | 1 episode | |
| The Nurses | ||
| 1963-64 | The Lieutenant | 2 episode |
| The Twilight Zone | 6 episodes | |
| Mr. Novak | 7 episodes | |
| 1964 | The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters | 1 episode |
| The Man from U.N.C.L.E. | 4 episode | |
| 1964-65 | Gilligan's Island | 3 episode |
| Perry Mason | ||
| 1965 | Twelve O'Clock High | 4 episode |
| Get Smart | 2 episodes | |
| 1966 | The F.B.I. | 1 episode |
| The Fugitive | 2 episodes | |
| It's About Time | 1 episode | |
| Jericho | ||
| The Wild Wild West | 3 episode | |
| The Felony Squad | ||
| 1968-69 | The Banana Splits Adventure Hour | 6 episodes |
| 1971 | The Interns | 1 episode |
| Sarge | ||
| Bearcats! | 2 episodes | |
| 1971-72 | Cade's County | 3 episodes |
| 1971-73 | Cannon | 4 episodes |
| 1972 | The Sixth Sense | 1 episode |
| Ghost Story | ||
| Banyon | ||
| Ironside | ||
| The Bold Ones: The New Doctors | 3 episodes | |
| 1973-74 | Kojak | |
| 1974 | The Streets of San Francisco | 2 episodes |
| Sons and Daughters | 3 episodes | |
| Lucas Tanner | 1 episode | |
| Petrocelli | ||
| 1975 | Sarah T. – Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic | Television film |
| Bronk | 2 episode | |
| 1989-92 | Tales from the Crypt | 3 episodes
Also executive producer |
| 1992 | Two-Fisted Tales | Television film
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| 1993-94 | Tales from the Cryptkeeper | Executive producer |
| 1997 | Perversions of Science | |
| 1999 | Made Men | Producer |
References
- Vanity Fair: "The Rude Warrior" by Peter Biskind March 2011
- 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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