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Richard Donner(1930-2021)

  • Director
  • Producer
  • Actor
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Richard Donner at an event for 16 Blocks (2006)
We break down the biggest gaffes, blunders, and mistakes on Richard Donner's classic kids adventure film, 'The Goonies' (1985).
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Richard Donner was born on 24 April 1930 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and producer, known for Superman (1978), Ladyhawke (1985) and Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006). He was married to Lauren Shuler Donner. He died on 5 July 2021 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornApril 24, 1930
DiedJuly 5, 2021(91)
BornApril 24, 1930
DiedJuly 5, 2021(91)
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  • Awards
    • 11 wins & 7 nominations total

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Known for

Gene Hackman, Terence Stamp, Ned Beatty, Christopher Reeve, Jackie Cooper, Sarah Douglas, Jeff East, Margot Kidder, Jack O'Halloran, Valerie Perrine, and Susannah York in Superman (1978)
Superman
7.4
  • Director
  • 1978
Matthew Broderick and Michelle Pfeiffer in Ladyhawke (1985)
Ladyhawke
6.9
  • Director
  • 1985
Terence Stamp, Christopher Reeve, Sarah Douglas, and Jack O'Halloran in Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006)
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
7.6
  • Director
  • 2006
Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon (1987)
Lethal Weapon
7.6
  • Director
  • 1987

Credits

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Director

  • Terence Stamp, Christopher Reeve, Sarah Douglas, and Jack O'Halloran in Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006)
    Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
    7.6
    • Director
    • 2006
  • Bruce Willis, David Morse, and Yasiin Bey in 16 Blocks (2006)
    16 Blocks
    6.6
    • Director
    • 2006
  • Gerard Butler, Frances O'Connor, and Paul Walker in Timeline (2003)
    Timeline
    5.6
    • Director
    • 2003
  • Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Rene Russo, and Chris Rock in Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)
    Lethal Weapon 4
    6.6
    • Director
    • 1998
  • Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts in Conspiracy Theory (1997)
    Conspiracy Theory
    6.7
    • Director
    • 1997
  • Antonio Banderas, Julianne Moore, and Sylvester Stallone in Assassins (1995)
    Assassins
    6.3
    • Director
    • 1995
  • Sting in The Best of Sting: Fields of Gold 1984-1994 (1994)
    The Best of Sting: Fields of Gold 1984-1994
    7.3
    Video
    • Director (video "It's Probably Me")
    • 1994
  • Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson, and James Garner in Maverick (1994)
    Maverick
    7.0
    • Director
    • 1994
  • Tales from the Crypt (1989)
    Tales from the Crypt
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1989–1992
  • Sting Feat. Eric Clapton: It's Probably Me (1992)
    Sting Feat. Eric Clapton: It's Probably Me
    7.5
    Music Video
    • Director
    • 1992
  • Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, and Joe Pesci in Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
    Lethal Weapon 3
    6.7
    • Director
    • 1992
  • Radio Flyer (1992)
    Radio Flyer
    6.9
    • Director (directed by)
    • 1992
  • Two-Fisted Tales (1992)
    Two-Fisted Tales
    5.8
    TV Movie
    • Director (segment "Showdown")
    • 1992
  • Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
    Lethal Weapon 2
    7.3
    • Director (directed by)
    • 1989
  • Bill Murray in Scrooged (1988)
    Scrooged
    6.9
    • Director
    • 1988

Producer

  • Our Time (2022)
    Our Time
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 2022
  • Black & White in Colors (2012)
    Black & White in Colors
    6.1
    • associate producer
    • 2012
  • Hugh Jackman in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
    X-Men Origins: Wolverine
    6.5
    • executive producer
    • 2009
  • Gerard Butler, Frances O'Connor, and Paul Walker in Timeline (2003)
    Timeline
    5.6
    • producer
    • 2003
  • Tim Curry, Jennifer Grey, and Craig Sheffer in Ritual (2002)
    Ritual
    4.8
    • producer
    • 2002
  • Robert T. Bogue in Matthew Blackheart: Monster Smasher (2002)
    Matthew Blackheart: Monster Smasher
    4.6
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 2002
  • Patrick Stewart, James Marsden, and Hugh Jackman in X-Men (2000)
    X-Men
    7.3
    • executive producer
    • 2000
  • Cameron Diaz, Al Pacino, James Woods, Dennis Quaid, Jamie Foxx, and LL Cool J in Any Given Sunday (1999)
    Any Given Sunday
    6.9
    • executive producer
    • 1999
  • Made Men (1999)
    Made Men
    5.9
    • producer
    • 1999
  • Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Rene Russo, and Chris Rock in Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)
    Lethal Weapon 4
    6.6
    • producer
    • 1998
  • Heather Locklear and Stephen Rea in Double Tap (1997)
    Double Tap
    5.1
    • producer
    • 1997
  • Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997)
    Free Willy 3: The Rescue
    4.7
    • executive producer
    • 1997
  • Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts in Conspiracy Theory (1997)
    Conspiracy Theory
    6.7
    • producer
    • 1997
  • Perversions of Science (1997)
    Perversions of Science
    6.3
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1997
  • Secrets of the Cryptkeeper's Haunted House (1996)
    Secrets of the Cryptkeeper's Haunted House
    7.3
    TV Series
    • executive producer (1997)
    • 1996–1997

Actor

  • Hollywood's Best Film Directors (2009)
    Hollywood's Best Film Directors
    6.7
    TV Series
    • 2009
  • Bruce Willis, David Morse, and Yasiin Bey in 16 Blocks (2006)
    16 Blocks
    6.6
    • Man Holding a Birthday Cake (uncredited)
    • 2006
  • Gerard Butler, Frances O'Connor, and Paul Walker in Timeline (2003)
    Timeline
    5.6
    • Man in Car (uncredited)
    • 2003
  • Out Cold (2001)
    Out Cold
    6.2
    • Snooty Bartender (uncredited)
    • 2001
  • Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts in Conspiracy Theory (1997)
    Conspiracy Theory
    6.7
    • Cab Passenger (uncredited)
    • 1997
  • Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson, and James Garner in Maverick (1994)
    Maverick
    7.0
    • Dealer (uncredited)
    • 1994
  • Tales from the Crypt (1989)
    Tales from the Crypt
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Man at Bar
    • Audience Member (uncredited)
    • 1989–1990
  • Sean Astin, Corey Feldman, Martha Plimpton, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Kerri Green, and Ke Huy Quan in The Goonies (1985)
    The Goonies
    7.7
    • Policeman (uncredited)
    • 1985
  • Inside Moves (1980)
    Inside Moves
    7.0
    • Man Who Closes the Ambulance Doors (uncredited)
    • 1980
  • Gene Hackman, Terence Stamp, Christopher Reeve, Jackie Cooper, Sarah Douglas, Margot Kidder, Jack O'Halloran, and Valerie Perrine in Superman II (1980)
    Superman II
    6.8
    • Man Walking by Diner (uncredited)
    • 1980
  • Gene Hackman, Terence Stamp, Ned Beatty, Christopher Reeve, Jackie Cooper, Sarah Douglas, Jeff East, Margot Kidder, Jack O'Halloran, Valerie Perrine, and Susannah York in Superman (1978)
    Superman
    7.4
    • Man in Street (extended version) (uncredited)
    • 1978
  • Jack Palance in Bronk (1975)
    Bronk
    6.7
    TV Series
    • African-American Prostitute's John
    • Customer
    • 1975
  • Jon Provost, Tommy Rettig, Lassie the Dog, and Lassie in Lassie (1954)
    Lassie
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Clay Braddock
    • 1971
  • Robert Vaughn, Leo G. Carroll, and David McCallum in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964)
    The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Inebriate (as Dick Donner)
    • 1964
  • Sam Benedict (1962)
    Sam Benedict
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Grover Stann
    • 1963
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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Dick Donner
  • Height
    • 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
  • Born
    • April 24, 1930
    • The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • July 5, 2021
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Lauren Shuler DonnerNovember 27, 1986 - July 5, 2021 (his death)
  • Parents
      Fred Schwartzberg
  • Relatives
    • Joan Schwartzberg(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Music video: Directed Cyndi Lauper music video "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough" (from the film The Goonies (1985))
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 8 Interviews
    • 2 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Was considered to direct Batman (1989), and had Mel Gibson in mind for the role of Batman.
  • Quotes
    [acknowledging Geoffrey Unsworth for developing the photography process that made the flying scenes in Superman (1978) possible] If it hadn't been for Geoffrey Unsworth, we wouldn't have had a movie.
  • Trademarks
      Frequently casts Mel Gibson
  • Nicknames
    • Dicky Donner
    • Dick
  • Salaries
      Conspiracy Theory
      (1997)
      $5,000,000

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