Bob Rafelson

Bob Rafelson

Known for: Directing
Biography: 1933-02-21
Deathday: 2022-07-23 (89 years old)

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Robert "Bob" Rafelson (February 21, 1933-July 23, 2022) was an American film director, writer and producer. He was most famous for directing and co-writing the film Five Easy Pieces, starring Jack Nicholson, as well as being one of the creators of the pop group and TV series, The Monkees (with Raybert/BBS Productions partner Bert Schneider).


Rafelson was born in New York City, the son of a hat manufacturer. His uncle was screenwriter and playwright Samson Raphaelson.


Rafelson and Nicholson have been collaborators for over thirty years. Nicholson and Rafelson wrote and produced and Rafelson directed Head, starring the Monkees, in 1968, followed by Five Easy Pieces. In subsequent years, Rafelson directed Nicholson in four more films, including The King of Marvin Gardens (1972), The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981), Man Trouble (1992), and Blood and Wine (1996).


Rafelson has adapted the works of legendary noir authors James M. Cain, Raymond Chandler, and Dashiell Hammett.


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Known For
Directing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1933-02-21

Deathday
2022-07-23 (89 years old)

Birth Name
Robert Rafelson

Birth Place
New York City, United States of America

Children
Peter Rafelson

Citizenships
United States of America


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