Portrait of Richard Donner

Richard Donner

Bio: Richard 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
Born: Thu, Apr 24 1930
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, USA

Death: Mon, Jul 05 2021
Richard Donner is 91 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of Valerie
Valerie
Richard Donner was
89 in Valerie
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 07 2019
Poster of Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
Richard Donner was
88 in Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jan 30 2019
Poster of Davi's Way
Davi's Way
Richard Donner was
88 in Davi's Way
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 13 2018
Poster of Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies
Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies
Richard Donner was
87 in Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 12 2017
Poster of Life After Flash
Life After Flash
Richard Donner was
87 in Life After Flash
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 02 2017
Poster of Close Encounters with Vilmos Zsigmond
Close Encounters with Vilmos Zsigmond
Richard Donner was
86 in Close Encounters with Vilmos Zsigmond
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 13 2016
Poster of Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
Richard Donner was
84 in Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
as 'Self - Filmmaker'.
Sat, Sep 20 2014
Poster of Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics
Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics
Richard Donner was
83 in Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 23 2013
Poster of Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot
Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot
Richard Donner was
82 in Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 15 2013
Poster of Casting By
Casting By
Richard Donner was
82 in Casting By
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 01 2012
Poster of Maximum Impact: The Legacy of 'Lethal Weapon'
Maximum Impact: The Legacy of 'Lethal Weapon'
Richard Donner was
82 in Maximum Impact: The Legacy of 'Lethal Weapon'
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 04 2012
Poster of Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Richard Donner was
80 in Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Nov 09 2010
Poster of Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'
Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'
Richard Donner was
80 in Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jul 13 2010
Poster of No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
Richard Donner was
78 in No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 11 2009
Poster of Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound
Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound
Richard Donner was
78 in Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound
as 'Self - Director, Superman: The Movie'.
Tue, Jun 10 2008
Poster of You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
Richard Donner was
76 in You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 28 2006
Poster of Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Richard Donner was
76 in Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
as 'Man Walking by Diner (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 02 2006
Poster of Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
Richard Donner was
76 in Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 12 2006
Poster of 16 Blocks
16 Blocks
Richard Donner was
75 in 16 Blocks
as 'Man Holding a Birthday Cake (uncredited)'.
Wed, Mar 01 2006
Poster of The Curse of 'The Omen'
The Curse of 'The Omen'
Richard Donner was
75 in The Curse of 'The Omen'
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 26 2005
Poster of Timeline
Timeline
Richard Donner was
73 in Timeline
as 'Man in Car (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 26 2003
Poster of Out Cold
Out Cold
Richard Donner was
71 in Out Cold
as 'Snooty Bartender (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 21 2001
Poster of Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'
Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'
Richard Donner was
71 in Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 01 2001
Poster of Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend
Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend
Richard Donner was
70 in Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of 666: The Omen Revealed
666: The Omen Revealed
Richard Donner was
70 in 666: The Omen Revealed
as ''.
Tue, Sep 05 2000
Poster of Film Music Masters: Jerry Goldsmith
Film Music Masters: Jerry Goldsmith
Richard Donner was
65 in Film Music Masters: Jerry Goldsmith
as ''.
Fri, Oct 20 1995
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Richard Donner was
64 in Maverick
as 'Dealer (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 20 1994
Poster of First Works
First Works
Richard Donner was
59 in First Works
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 10 1989
Poster of Scream Greats, Vol.2: Satanism and Witchcraft
Scream Greats, Vol.2: Satanism and Witchcraft
Richard Donner was
56 in Scream Greats, Vol.2: Satanism and Witchcraft
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Oct 21 1986
Poster of The Goonies
The Goonies
Richard Donner was
55 in The Goonies
as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 07 1985
Poster of Inside Moves
Inside Moves
Richard Donner was
50 in Inside Moves
as 'Man who closes the ambulance doors (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 19 1980
Poster of Superman II
Superman II
Richard Donner was
50 in Superman II
as 'Man Walking by Diner (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 09 1980
Poster of The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
Richard Donner was
49 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 1980

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Reunited Apart
Reunited Apart
Richard Donner was
90+ in Reunited Apart
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 27 2020
Poster of Cursed Films
Cursed Films
Richard Donner was
89+ in Cursed Films
as 'Himself - Director, The Omen'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 2020
Poster of Eli Roth's History of Horror
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Richard Donner was
88+ in Eli Roth's History of Horror
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 2018
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Richard Donner was
66+ in E! True Hollywood Story
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of HBO First Look
HBO First Look
Richard Donner was
62+ in HBO First Look
as 'Self, '.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 12 1992
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Richard Donner was
59+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Man at Bar (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989