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Robert Altman

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Also known as Robert Bernard Altman

American filmmaker (1925–2006)

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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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Wikidata facts

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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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
influenced by
Howard Hawks
name in native language
Robert Altman
place of burial
Glendale
start of work period
1947-00-00
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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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