Robert Altman
Directing
Biography
Robert Bernard Altman (February 20, 1925 – November 20, 2006) was an American film director and screenwriter known for making films that are highly naturalistic, but with a stylized perspective. In 2006, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized his body of work with an Academy Honorary Award.
His films "MASH" (1970), "McCabe & Mrs. Miller" (1971) and "Nashville" (1975) have been selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Robert Altman
Filmography
Acting (45)
2025
Breakdown: 1975as Self - Director, M*A*S*H & Nashville (archive footage)
6.9
2024
Daedalusas Sampled Interview (voice) (uncredited)
10.0
2020
Return to Sweethaven: A Look Back With Robin And The Altmansas Self (archive footage)
2018
Nothing Like a Dameas Self (archive footage)
6.8
2014
Return to the 5 & Dime: An Interview with Ed Graczykas Self (archive footage)
2014
Altmanas Self (archive footage)
6.6
2013
What Is Cinema?as Self
6.4
2005
6.7
2004
What’s Happened Since ‘88as Self
2004
The Politics of Docsas Self
2004
Why Tanner, Why Now?as Self
2004
Fact & Fictionas Self
2004
On the Set: Alex’s Loftas Self
2004
On the Set: Loews Theateras Self
2004
2004
Looking for Sophiaas Self
6.0
2004
7.1
5.5
2003
6.5
2003
Imagining Imagesas Self
9.0
2003
A Decade Under the Influenceas Self
7.9
2003
7.1
2002
The Making of Gosford Parkas Self
5.3
2002
Robert Altman on 'Rashomon'as Self
2002
Robert Altman in Englandas Self
2002
Rip Van Marloweas Self
6.0
2000
6.3
2000
Altman on His Own Termsas Self
9.0
1999
8.5
1997
Frank Capra's American Dreamas Self
6.3
1996
8.0
1993
Made in the USAas Self
2.0
8.0
1992
Robert Altman's Playersas Self
7.0
1990
Hollywood Mavericksas Self
7.3
1982
Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porteras Reader - 'Jack And The Beanstalk' Promo (voice)
6.1
1981
Endless Loveas Hotel Manager
5.7
1973
The Long Goodbyeas Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
7.4
1970
Eventsas Bob
4.0
1965
The Kathryn Reed Storyas Himself
4.5
1947
The Secret Life of Walter Mittyas Man Drinking (uncredited)
6.8
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24 Tracks: Robert Altman's Nashvilleas Himself
Production & Directing (115)
2006
A Prairie Home CompanionDirector
6.3
2006
A Prairie Home CompanionProducer
6.3
2003
The CompanyProducer
5.3
2003
The CompanyDirector
5.3
2001
Gosford ParkDirector
6.8
2001
Gosford ParkProducer
6.8
2001
Gosford ParkIdea
6.8
2000
Dr. T & the WomenProducer
4.9
2000
Dr. T & the WomenDirector
4.9
2000
TrixieProducer
4.8
2000
Gun: Fatal BetrayalProducer
1999
Cookie's FortuneDirector
6.4
1999
Cookie's FortuneProducer
6.4
1998
Killer AppDirector
1998
The Gingerbread ManDirector
5.6
1997
AfterglowProducer
5.9
1997
Jazz '34Director
6.5
1997
Jazz '34Producer
6.5
1996
Kansas CityWriter
6.1
1996
Kansas CityDirector
6.1
1996
Kansas CityProducer
6.1
1994
Prêt-à-PorterDirector
5.2
1994
Prêt-à-PorterProducer
5.2
1994
Prêt-à-PorterWriter
5.2
1994
5.9
1993
Short CutsScreenplay
7.2
1993
Short CutsDirector
7.2
1993
Black and Blue: A Musical RevueDirector
1992
The PlayerDirector
7.2
1990
Vincent & TheoDirector
6.3
1988
The Caine Mutiny Court-MartialDirector
6.5
1988
The Caine Mutiny Court-MartialProducer
6.5
1987
O.C. and StiggsDirector
4.5
1987
O.C. and StiggsProducer
4.5
1987
AriaDirector
5.4
1987
AriaWriter
5.4
1987
BasementsDirector
6.8
1987
BasementsProducer
6.8
1987
Beyond TherapyScreenplay
3.9
1987
Beyond TherapyDirector
3.9
1985
Fool for LoveDirector
5.7
1985
The LaundromatDirector
7.5
1984
Secret HonorDirector
6.7
1984
Secret HonorProducer
6.7
1983
StreamersDirector
5.6
1983
StreamersProducer
5.6
5.9
1982
Precious BloodExecutive Producer
8.5
1982
Precious BloodDirector
8.5
1982
Rattlesnake in a CoolerDirector
6.5
1982
Rattlesnake in a CoolerExecutive Producer
6.5
1980
PopeyeDirector
5.6
1980
HealtHDirector
5.4
1980
HealtHWriter
5.4
1980
HealtHProducer
5.4
1979
Rich KidsExecutive Producer
4.9
1979
A Perfect CoupleDirector
5.1
1979
A Perfect CoupleWriter
5.1
1979
A Perfect CoupleProducer
5.1
1979
QuintetScreenplay
4.9
1979
QuintetStory
4.9
1979
QuintetProducer
4.9
1979
QuintetDirector
4.9
1978
A WeddingDirector
6.3
1978
A WeddingScreenplay
6.3
1978
A WeddingStory
6.3
1978
A WeddingProducer
6.3
1978
Remember My NameProducer
6.1
1977
3 WomenWriter
7.1
1977
3 WomenDirector
7.1
1977
3 WomenProducer
7.1
1977
The Late ShowProducer
6.3
1976
Welcome to L.A.Producer
5.0
5.6
5.6
1975
NashvilleProducer
7.3
1975
NashvilleDirector
7.3
1974
California SplitDirector
6.5
1974
California SplitProducer
6.5
1974
Thieves Like UsDirector
6.5
1974
Thieves Like UsScreenplay
6.5
1973
The Long GoodbyeDirector
7.4
1972
ImagesDirector
6.8
1972
ImagesWriter
6.8
1971
Brewster McCloudDirector
6.3
1971
McCabe & Mrs. MillerDirector
7.1
1971
McCabe & Mrs. MillerScreenplay
7.1
1970
M*A*S*HDirector
6.9
1969
That Cold Day in the ParkDirector
6.6
1967
CountdownDirector
5.8
1967
The HappeningSecond Unit Director
6.3
1965
The Kathryn Reed StoryDirector
4.5
1964
Pot au feuDirector
5.5
1964
Nightmare in ChicagoDirector
4.0
1964
Nightmare in ChicagoProducer
4.0
1963
The PartyDirector
1963
9.0
1963
9.0
1963
9.0
1957
The James Dean StoryProducer
5.6
1957
The James Dean StoryDirector
5.6
1957
The James Dean StoryEditor
5.6
1957
The DelinquentsDirector
4.8
1957
The DelinquentsWriter
4.8
1957
The DelinquentsProducer
4.8
1956
Corn's-a-Poppin'Writer
7.0
1956
The Magic BondDirector
10.0
1954
The Dirty LookDirector
7.0
1952
The Sound of BellsDirector
7.0
1951
Modern FootballDirector
4.6
1950
Honeymoon for HarrietWriter
1950
Honeymoon for HarrietEditor
1948
BodyguardStory
6.1