Richard Donner

Richard Donner
Born	Richard Donald Schwartzberg (1930-04-24)April 24, 1930 The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Died	July 5, 2021(2021-07-05) (aged 91) West Hollywood, California, U.S.
Cause of death	Heart and respiratory failure caused by atherosclerosis
Nationality	American
Occupation(s)	Film director, Television director, Film producer
Years active	1957–2009
Known for	The Omen Superman The Goonies Lethal Weapon
Spouse	Lauren Shuler ​ (m. 1985)​
Awards	Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation Nicola Tesla Award Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films President's Award

Richard Donner (born Richard Donald Schwartzberg, April 24, 1930 – July 5, 2021) was an American movie director, movie producer, and comic book writer. He was known for directing the superhero movie Superman, The Goonies, and Lethal Weapon.

Early years

Richard Donald Schwartzberg was born in The Bronx, on April 24, 1930 to Jewish parents, Hattie and Fred Schwartzberg. His father owned a small furniture manufacturing business. He had a sister, Joan. Donner started his career with hopes of acting, but quickly moved into directing commercials and making business films.

Death

Donner died on July 5, 2021 at the age of 91 at his home in West Hollywood, California. The cause of death was heart and respiratory failure caused by atherosclerosis.

Filmography

References

Other websites

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• Archive of American Television interview, 2006

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