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Robert Altman (1925–2006) was an author whose professional career began in 1947. He is associated with works including *Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or, Sitting Bull's history lesson*, *Avian Medicine*, *Altman on Altman*, *The long goodbye*, and *Images*. Records indicate he had 17 works listed in one source and 5 in another.
Altman was recognized in the American Academy Arts Sciences collection. His name appears in 1,952 other encyclopedia articles. He had six children.
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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
- 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
- on focus list of Wikimedia project
- Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
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Encyclopedic overview
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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