Richard Donner
Birthday: 1930-04-24 | Place of Birth: Bronx, New York, USARichard Donner (born Richard Donald Schwartzberg; April 24, 1930 – July 5, 2021) was an American film director, producer, and occasional comic book writer. The production company The Donners' Company was owned by Donner and his wife, producer Lauren Shuler Donner. After directing the horror film "The Omen" (1976), Donner became famous for the creation of the first modern superhero film, "Superman" (1978), starring Christopher Reeve. The influence of this film eventually helped establish the superhero concept as a respected film genre. Donner went on to direct such enduringly popular titles as "The Goonies" (1985), "Scrooged" (1988) and the "Lethal Weapon" series (1987-98).
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Known For
Acting
Year
Title
Role
2017
2014
Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
as Self - Filmmaker
2013
2013
2013
Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot
as Self
2012
2009
2006
2006
2006
2006
2005
The Curse of 'The Omen'
as Self
2001
1989
First Works
as Self
1986
