Portrait of Robert M. Young

Robert M. Young

Bio: Robert Milton Young (November 22, 1924 – February 6, 2024) was an American film and television director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and producer. Young was considered a trailblazer in the independent filmmaking sector and for frequently casting Edward James Olmos in his movies, directing him in Alambrista! (1977), The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1982), Saving Grace (1986), Triumph of the Spirit (1989), Talent for the Game (1991), Roosters (1993), Slave of Dreams (1995), and Caught (1996)
Born: Sat, Nov 22 1924
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Tue, Feb 06 2024
Robert M. Young is 99 years old
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Poster of At the End of the Santa Fe Trail
At the End of the Santa Fe Trail
Robert M. Young would have been no older than 99 in At the End of the Santa Fe Trail as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 07 2025
Poster of The Maze
The Maze
Robert M. Young was 86 in The Maze as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 2011
Poster of Berkeley
Berkeley
Robert M. Young was 80 in Berkeley as 'Additional Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 2005
Poster of Human Error
Human Error
Robert M. Young was 79 in Human Error as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 19 2004
Poster of China: The Panda Adventure
China: The Panda Adventure
Robert M. Young was 76 in China: The Panda Adventure as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 2001
Poster of Caught
Caught
Robert M. Young was 71 in Caught as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 24 1996
Poster of Slave of Dreams
Slave of Dreams
Robert M. Young was 71 in Slave of Dreams as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 10 1995
Poster of Solomon & Sheba
Solomon & Sheba
Robert M. Young was 70 in Solomon & Sheba as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 26 1995
Poster of Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family
Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family
Robert M. Young was 68 in Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family as 'Director of Photography, Editor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1993
Poster of Roosters
Roosters
Robert M. Young was 68 in Roosters as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of American Me
American Me
Robert M. Young was 67 in American Me as 'Producer, Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1992
Poster of Talent for the Game
Talent for the Game
Robert M. Young was 66 in Talent for the Game as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 1991
Poster of The Plot Against Harry
The Plot Against Harry
Robert M. Young was 65 in The Plot Against Harry as 'Producer, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1990
Poster of Triumph of the Spirit
Triumph of the Spirit
Robert M. Young was 65 in Triumph of the Spirit as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1989
Poster of Dominick and Eugene
Dominick and Eugene
Robert M. Young was 63 in Dominick and Eugene as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1988
Poster of We Are the Children
We Are the Children
Robert M. Young was 62 in We Are the Children as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 16 1987
Poster of Extremities
Extremities
Robert M. Young was 61 in Extremities as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1986
Poster of Saving Grace
Saving Grace
Robert M. Young was 61 in Saving Grace as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1986
Poster of The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
Robert M. Young was 58 in The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1983
Poster of One Trick Pony
One Trick Pony
Robert M. Young was 55 in One Trick Pony as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1980
Poster of Rich Kids
Rich Kids
Robert M. Young was 54 in Rich Kids as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1979
Poster of Alambrista!
Alambrista!
Robert M. Young was 52 in Alambrista! as 'Director, Writer, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1977
Poster of Short Eyes
Short Eyes
Robert M. Young was 52 in Short Eyes as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1977
Poster of To Fly!
To Fly!
Robert M. Young was 51 in To Fly! as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1976
Poster of Children of the Fields
Children of the Fields
Robert M. Young was 48 in Children of the Fields as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of J.T.
J.T.
Robert M. Young was 47 in J.T. as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1971
Poster of The Eskimo: Fight for Life
The Eskimo: Fight for Life
Robert M. Young was 45 in The Eskimo: Fight for Life as 'Director, Writer, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 1970
Poster of Netsilik Eskimos, IV: Group Hunting on the Spring Ice
Netsilik Eskimos, IV: Group Hunting on the Spring Ice
Robert M. Young was 43 in Netsilik Eskimos, IV: Group Hunting on the Spring Ice as 'Director, Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1967
Poster of Netsilik Eskimos, VI: Building a Kayak
Netsilik Eskimos, VI: Building a Kayak
Robert M. Young was 43 in Netsilik Eskimos, VI: Building a Kayak as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1967
Poster of Netsilik Eskimos, VII: Fishing at the Stone Weir
Netsilik Eskimos, VII: Fishing at the Stone Weir
Robert M. Young was 43 in Netsilik Eskimos, VII: Fishing at the Stone Weir as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1967
Poster of Netsilik Eskimos, IX: Stalking Seal on the Spring Ice
Netsilik Eskimos, IX: Stalking Seal on the Spring Ice
Robert M. Young was 43 in Netsilik Eskimos, IX: Stalking Seal on the Spring Ice as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1967
Poster of Netsilik Eskimos, VIII: Jigging for Lake Trout
Netsilik Eskimos, VIII: Jigging for Lake Trout
Robert M. Young was 43 in Netsilik Eskimos, VIII: Jigging for Lake Trout as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1967
Poster of Netsilik Eskimos, V: At the Winter Sea Ice Camp
Netsilik Eskimos, V: At the Winter Sea Ice Camp
Robert M. Young was 43 in Netsilik Eskimos, V: At the Winter Sea Ice Camp as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1967
Poster of Faces of Israel 1966
Faces of Israel 1966
Robert M. Young was 42 in Faces of Israel 1966 as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1967
Poster of Netsilik Eskimo, III: At the Spring Sea Ice Camp
Netsilik Eskimo, III: At the Spring Sea Ice Camp
Robert M. Young was 42 in Netsilik Eskimo, III: At the Spring Sea Ice Camp as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 1967
Poster of Netsilik Eskimo, II: At the Caribou Crossing Place
Netsilik Eskimo, II: At the Caribou Crossing Place
Robert M. Young was 42 in Netsilik Eskimo, II: At the Caribou Crossing Place as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 02 1967
Poster of Abstraction
Abstraction
Robert M. Young was 42 in Abstraction as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of Netsilik Eskimos, I: At the Autumn River Camp
Netsilik Eskimos, I: At the Autumn River Camp
Robert M. Young was 42 in Netsilik Eskimos, I: At the Autumn River Camp as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of Nothing But a Man
Nothing But a Man
Robert M. Young was 40 in Nothing But a Man as 'Producer, Director of Photography, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 1964
Poster of Cortile Cascino
Cortile Cascino
Robert M. Young was 37 in Cortile Cascino as 'Director of Photography, Editor, Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of NBC White Paper: Angola – Journey to a War
NBC White Paper: Angola – Journey to a War
Robert M. Young was 36 in NBC White Paper: Angola – Journey to a War as 'Director, Writer, Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 19 1961
Poster of Sit-In
Sit-In
Robert M. Young was 36 in Sit-In as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 20 1960
Poster of Secrets of the Reef
Secrets of the Reef
Robert M. Young was 31 in Secrets of the Reef as 'Writer, Director, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1956

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica
Robert M. Young was 79+ in Battlestar Galactica as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 18 2004