Robert Altman

Also known as Robert Bernard Altman

American filmmaker (1925–2006)

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Robert Altman was an American film director known for innovative storytelling techniques and unconventional approaches to cinema during his long career from the 1950s through 2000s. He matters because his experimental methods—such as overlapping dialogue, ensemble casts, and non-linear narratives—significantly influenced how American films were made and helped expand the possibilities of the medium.

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Kansas City, Missouri, USA

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…

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Breakdown: 1975 — Self - Director, M*A*S*H & Nashville (archive footage)2025
Daedalus — Sampled Interview (voice) (uncredited)2024
Return to Sweethaven: A Look Back With Robin And The Altmans — Self (archive footage)2020
Nothing Like a Dame — Self (archive footage)2018
Altman — Self (archive footage)2014
Return to the 5 & Dime: An Interview with Ed Graczyk — Self (archive footage)2014
What Is Cinema? — Self2013
A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin2005
Elio Petri: Notes About a Filmmaker — Self2005
Looking for Sophia — Self2004

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Instance of: human
Given name: Robert
Family name: Altman
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Kansas City
Place of death: Los Angeles
Occupation: actor
Languages spoken: English language
Religion: atheism
Award: Academy Honorary Award
Conflict: World War II
Official website: www.robertaltman.com
Image: Robert Altman - 1983.jpg
Number of children: 6

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member of: Writers Guild of America West
Commons category: Robert Altman
cause of death: leukemia
date of birth: 1925-02-20
date of death: 2006-11-20
manner of death: natural causes
nominated for: César Award for Best Foreign Film
influenced by: Howard Hawks
name in native language: Robert Altman
place of burial: Glendale
related category: Category:Films directed by Robert Altman
start of work period: 1947-00-00
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Robert Bernard Altman (/ˈɔːltmən/ AWLT-mən; February 20, 1925 – November 20, 2006) was an American filmmaker. He is considered an enduring figure from the New Hollywood era, known for directing subversive and satirical films with overlapping dialogue and ensemble casts. Over his career he received numerous accolades, including an Academy Honorary Award, two BAFTAs, three Independent Spirit Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, a David di Donatello Award, and a Golden Globe, as well as nominations for seven competitive Academy Awards.

Altman was nominated for five Academy Awards for Best Director for the war comedy M*A*S*H (1970), the musical film Nashville (1975), the Hollywood satire The Player (1992), the dark comedy Short Cuts (1993), and the murder mystery Gosford Park (2001). He is also known for directing Brewster McCloud (1970), McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971), The Long Goodbye (1973), California Split (1974), Thieves Like Us (1974), 3 Women (1977), A Wedding (1978), Popeye (1980), Secret Honor (1984), The Company (2003), and A Prairie Home Companion (2006).

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Robert Altman

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