Biography

Robert Bernard Altman (February 20, 1925 – November 20, 2006) was an American film director and screenwriter known for making films that are highly naturalistic, but with a stylized perspective. In 2006, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized his body of work with an Academy Honorary Award. His films "MASH" (1970), "McCabe & Mrs. Miller" (1971) and "Nashville" (1975) have been selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.

Known For

Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession

Self

Twentieth Century Fox: The Blockbuster Years

Self

Robert Altman: Giggle And Give In

Self

Breakdown: 1975

Self - Director, M*A*S*H & Nashville (archive footage)

Endless Love

Hotel Manager

Robert Altman in England

Himself

The Long Goodbye

Ambulance Driver (uncredited)

The Politics of Docs

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