Robert Altman

Robert Altman

Robert Altman was an American movie and television producer, director, and screenwriter whose career spanned six decades.

Fast Facts

Birth name: Robert Bernard Altman
Born: February 20, 1925
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri
Died: November 20, 2006
Spouse: LaVonne Elmer (1946 - 1951), Lotus Corelli (1954 - 1957), Kathryn Reed (1959 - 2006)
Awards: Honorary Academy Award
Outspoken Marijuana user
Started Lionsgate
National Film Registry: MASH, Nashville
Debut movie: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947)

Notable Works

Director of MASH (1970)
Director of Nashville (1975)
Director of Fool for Love (1985)
Director of The Player (1992)
Director and Writer of Short Cuts (1993)
Director and Writer of Gosford Park (2001)

Quotes

"Anyone who thinks TV is an art medium is crazy - it's an advertising medium."—Robert Altman¹

"I look at film as closer to a painting or a piece of music; it's an impression . . . an impression of character and total atmosphere ... The attempt is to enlist an audience emotionally, not intellectually."—Robert Altman¹

"Wisdom and love have nothing to do with one another. Wisdom is staying alive, survival. You're wise if you don't stick your finger in the light plug. Love - you'll stick your finger in anything."—Robert Altman¹

"Retirement? You're talking about death, right?"—Robert Altman¹

Categories

Entertainment | Film Directors and Producers | Screenwriters and Playwrights

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The Mahalo Top 7

IMDb: Robert Altman Filmography
Wikipedia: Robert Altman
Senses of Cinema: Robert Altman Profile
Film Reference: Robert Altman Profile
Article: "Robert Altman, Iconoclastic Director, Dies at 81" (November 21, 2006)
Rotten Tomatoes: Robert Altman Reviews
Video: Short Cuts Trailer (Time: 2:20)

Robert Altman News and Articles

Google News: Robert Altman
The New York Times: "Robert Altman's Long Goodbye" (February 19, 2006)
MSNBC.com: Robert Altman Still Making Films at Age 80 (August 24, 2005)
Guardian Unlimited Film: Still Up to Mischief (May 1, 2004)
The New York Times: "Robert Altman, Very Much a Player Again" (July 29, 1993)
RogerEbert.com: "Interview with Robert Altman" (July 24, 1980)
Metacritic.com: Robert Altman Reviews

Robert Altman Photos

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Robert Altman Videos

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YouTube: Scene from Nashville - "It Don't Worry Me" (Time: 5:00)
YouTube: Scene from Popeye - "I Am What I Yam" (Time: 2:28)
YouTube: The Making of Gosford Park (Time: 7:35)
YouTube: Cinefile - Robert Altman Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 (Time: 51:05)
YouTube: Robert Altman Talks About M*A*S*H (Time: 2:40)

Robert Altman Gossip and Blogs

Google Blog Search: Robert Altman
Edward Copeland on Film Blog Post: Choosing Roads, Not Paving Them (February 15, 2008)
The Hollywood Interview Blog Post: Robert Altman: An Appreciation (February 6, 2008)
Criterion Confessions Blog Post: Blast: Robert Altman - Secret Honor...(January 31, 2008)
IMDb: Robert Altman Message Board
Flixster: Robert Altman Fan Group

Robert Altman Tributes

Critic After Dark Blog Post: Popeye - Robert Altman, 1980 - A Belated Tribute (September 18, 2007)
PopWatch Blog Post: Stars Pay Tribute to Robert Altman (February 21, 2007)
Reuters: Hollywood Plans Tributes to Robert Altman (February 15, 2007)
Farr on Film Blog Post: A Tribute to Robert Altman, Part 1 | Part 2 (2006-2007)
Village Voice: "Robert Altman - A Short Cut (November 22, 2006)
Collider.com: Matthew Wilder Remembers Robert Altman (November 22, 2006)
TIME: "Remembering Robert Altman" (November 21, 2006)

Robert Altman Biographies and Profiles

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TV Guide: Robert Altman Profile
The New York Times: Robert Altman Profile
TV.com: Robert Altman Profile
MSN Movies: Robert Altman Overview

Robert Altman Timeline

Note: The IMDb links in this timeline have pop-ups.
1925: Born February 20 in Kansas City, Missouri
1957-1958: Alfred Hitchcock Presents - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
1959: Whirlybirds - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
1960: Maverick - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
1960-1961: Bonanza - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
1962-1963: Combat - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
1970: Brewster McCloud - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1970: M*A*S*H - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1975: Nashville - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1978: A Wedding - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1980: Popeye - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1988: Tanner '88 - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
1992: The Player - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1993: Short Cuts - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1994: Ready to Wear - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1996: Kansas City - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1997: Gun - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
1998: The Gingerbread Man - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1999: Cookie's Fortune - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2000: Dr T and the Women - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2001: Gosford Park - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2003: The Company - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2006: A Prairie Home Companion - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2006: Died November 20 in Los Angeles, California

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