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. After directing the horror film "The Omen" (1976), Donner became famous for the creation of the first modern superhero film, "Superman" (1978), starring Christopher Reeve. The influence of this film eventually helped establish the superhero concept as a respected film genre. Donner went on to direct such enduringly popular titles as "The Goonies" (1985), "Scrooged" (1988) and the "Lethal Weapon" series (1987-98).
Known For
| Birth Location | Bronx, New York, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1930-04-24 |
| Died | 2021-07-05 |
Movies
Valerie
as Self
2019
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
as Himself
2019
Davi's Way
as Self
2018
2017
Life After Flash
as Self
2017
2016
Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
as Self - Filmmaker
2014
2013
Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot
as Self
2013
Casting By
as Self
2012
2012
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
as Self (archive footage)
2010
2009
Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound
as Self - Director, Superman: The Movie
2008
2006
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
as Man Walking by Diner (uncredited)
2006
2006
16 Blocks
as Man Holding a Birthday Cake (uncredited)
2006
The Curse of 'The Omen'
as Self
2005
Timeline
as Man in Car (uncredited)
2003
Out Cold
as Snooty Bartender (uncredited)
2001
2001
2001
Maverick
as Dealer (uncredited)
1994
First Works
as Self
1989
1986
The Goonies
as Policeman (uncredited)
1985
Inside Moves
as Man who closes the ambulance doors (uncredited)
1980
Superman II
as Man Walking by Diner (uncredited)
1980
1980
Superman
as Man in Street (extended version) (uncredited)
1978
Movies
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Executive Producer
2009
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Director
2006
16 Blocks
Director
2006
Timeline
Director
2003
Timeline
Producer
2003
Ritual
Producer
2002
X-Men
Executive Producer
2000
Any Given Sunday
Executive Producer
1999
1999
Made Men
Producer
1999
Lethal Weapon 4
Director
1998
Lethal Weapon 4
Producer
1998
Double Tap
Producer
1997
Conspiracy Theory
Director
1997
Conspiracy Theory
Producer
1997
Free Willy 3: The Rescue
Executive Producer
1997
Bordello of Blood
Executive Producer
1996
Assassins
Producer
1995
Assassins
Director
1995
W.E.I.R.D. World
Executive Producer
1995
The Omen
Executive Producer
1995
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
Executive Producer
1995
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
Executive Producer
1995
Maverick
Producer
1994
Maverick
Director
1994
Free Willy
Executive Producer
1993
Lethal Weapon 3
Director
1992
Lethal Weapon 3
Producer
1992
Radio Flyer
Director
1992
Two-Fisted Tales
Executive Producer
1992
Two-Fisted Tales
Director
1992
Delirious
Executive Producer
1991
Lethal Weapon 2
Director
1989
Lethal Weapon 2
Producer
1989
Scrooged
Producer
1988
Scrooged
Director
1988
The Lost Boys
Executive Producer
1987
Lethal Weapon
Director
1987
Lethal Weapon
Producer
1987
The Goonies
Director
1985
The Goonies
Producer
1985
Ladyhawke
Producer
1985
Ladyhawke
Director
1985
The Toy
Director
1982
The Final Conflict
Executive Producer
1981
Inside Moves
Director
1980
Superman
Director
1978
The Omen
Director
1976
1975
Shadow in the Street
Director
1975
Lucas Tanner
Director
1974
Senior Year
Director
1974
Nightside
Director
1973
The Marshal of Madrid
Director
1972
Twinky
Director
1970
Salt & Pepper
Director
1968
Philbert (Three's a Crowd)
Director
1963
X-15
Director
1961
Lethal Weapon 5
Story
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