Robert Altman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 20, 1925 |
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| Died | November 20, 2006 (age 81) |
| Birthplace | Kansas City, Missouri, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Robert Altman's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Directing acclaimed films such as 'M*A*S*H', 'Nashville', 'The Player', and 'Gosford Park'. |
Intro
Robert Altman was an influential American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his distinctive style and innovative storytelling. He is celebrated for his ensemble casts, use of overlapping dialogue, and subversive approach to traditional Hollywood genres.
Early Life & Background
Robert Altman was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1925. He attended Catholic schools and later served as a co-pilot in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. After the war, he worked in industrial film making before moving into television and feature films.
Career Highlights
- Directed 'M*A*S*H' (1970), which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director.
- Directed 'Nashville' (1975), widely regarded as a masterpiece of American cinema.
- Directed 'Gosford Park' (2001), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Director.
- Received an Academy Honorary Award for his career achievements in 2006.
- Known for innovative use of ensemble casts and overlapping dialogues.
Trivia
- Frequently cast the same actors across multiple projects, notably Shelley Duvall and Elliott Gould.
- His films often featured improvisational elements and satirical commentary on American society.
- Received a total of seven Academy Award nominations throughout his career.
- Altman continued working until his death in 2006.
FAQs
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Robert Altman was born the 20 February 1925.
Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About February 20th, 1925, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 20, 1925, the moon was in its waning crescent phase, with approximately 7% illumination.
- Day of the week: February 20th, 1925 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Hello, 'Tucky by Al Jolson
- Popular movie: The Gold Rush directed by Charles Chaplin
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