Portrait of Richard Donner

Richard Donner

Bio: Richard Donner (born Richard Donald Schwartzberg; April 24, 1930–July 5, 2021) was an American film director and producer. Described as "one of Hollywood's most reliable makers of action blockbusters," Donner directed some of the most financially successful films of the 1970s and 1980s
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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Poster of X-Men Origins: Wolverine
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Richard Donner was 79 in X-Men Origins: Wolverine as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 28 2009
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 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 2006
Poster of 16 Blocks
16 Blocks
Richard Donner was 75 in 16 Blocks as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 2006
Poster of Timeline
Timeline
Richard Donner was 73 in Timeline as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 2003
Poster of Ritual
Ritual
Richard Donner was 72 in Ritual as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 18 2002
Poster of X-Men
X-Men
Richard Donner was 70 in X-Men as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 2000
Poster of Any Given Sunday
Any Given Sunday
Richard Donner was 69 in Any Given Sunday as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1999
Poster of Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection
Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection
Richard Donner was 69 in Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 07 1999
Poster of Made Men
Made Men
Richard Donner was 69 in Made Men as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 1999
Poster of Lethal Weapon 4
Lethal Weapon 4
Richard Donner was 68 in Lethal Weapon 4 as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1998
Poster of Double Tap
Double Tap
Richard Donner was 67 in Double Tap as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1997
Poster of Conspiracy Theory
Conspiracy Theory
Richard Donner was 67 in Conspiracy Theory as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1997
Poster of Free Willy 3: The Rescue
Free Willy 3: The Rescue
Richard Donner was 67 in Free Willy 3: The Rescue as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1997
Poster of Bordello of Blood
Bordello of Blood
Richard Donner was 66 in Bordello of Blood as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1996
Poster of Assassins
Assassins
Richard Donner was 65 in Assassins as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1995
Poster of W.E.I.R.D. World
W.E.I.R.D. World
Richard Donner was 65 in W.E.I.R.D. World as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1995
Poster of The Omen
The Omen
Richard Donner was 65 in The Omen as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 1995
Poster of Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
Richard Donner was 65 in Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 1995
Poster of Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
Richard Donner was 64 in Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 1995
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Richard Donner was 64 in Maverick as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 20 1994
Poster of Free Willy
Free Willy
Richard Donner was 63 in Free Willy as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1993
Poster of Lethal Weapon 3
Lethal Weapon 3
Richard Donner was 62 in Lethal Weapon 3 as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1992
Poster of Radio Flyer
Radio Flyer
Richard Donner was 61 in Radio Flyer as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1992
Poster of Two-Fisted Tales
Two-Fisted Tales
Richard Donner was 61 in Two-Fisted Tales as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 18 1992
Poster of Delirious
Delirious
Richard Donner was 61 in Delirious as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1991
Poster of Lethal Weapon 2
Lethal Weapon 2
Richard Donner was 59 in Lethal Weapon 2 as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1989
Poster of Scrooged
Scrooged
Richard Donner was 58 in Scrooged as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1988
Poster of The Lost Boys
The Lost Boys
Richard Donner was 57 in The Lost Boys as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1987
Poster of Lethal Weapon
Lethal Weapon
Richard Donner was 56 in Lethal Weapon as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1987
Poster of The Goonies
The Goonies
Richard Donner was 55 in The Goonies as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1985
Poster of Cyndi Lauper: The Goonies 'R' Good Enough
Cyndi Lauper: The Goonies 'R' Good Enough
Richard Donner was 55 in Cyndi Lauper: The Goonies 'R' Good Enough as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 06 1985
Poster of Ladyhawke
Ladyhawke
Richard Donner was 54 in Ladyhawke as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 1985
Poster of The Toy
The Toy
Richard Donner was 52 in The Toy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1982
Poster of The Final Conflict
The Final Conflict
Richard Donner was 50 in The Final Conflict as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1981
Poster of Inside Moves
Inside Moves
Richard Donner was 50 in Inside Moves as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1980
Poster of Superman II
Superman II
Richard Donner was 50 in Superman II as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1980
Poster of Superman
Superman
Richard Donner was 48 in Superman as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 1978
Poster of The Omen
The Omen
Richard Donner was 46 in The Omen as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1976
Poster of Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic
Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic
Richard Donner was 44 in Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 11 1975
Poster of Shadow in the Street
Shadow in the Street
Richard Donner was 44 in Shadow in the Street as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 28 1975
Poster of Lucas Tanner
Lucas Tanner
Richard Donner was 44 in Lucas Tanner as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 08 1974
Poster of Senior Year
Senior Year
Richard Donner was 43 in Senior Year as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 1974
Poster of Nightside
Nightside
Richard Donner was 42 in Nightside as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 05 1973
Poster of Sam Cade
Sam Cade
Richard Donner was 41 in Sam Cade as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Marshal of Madrid
The Marshal of Madrid
Richard Donner was 41 in The Marshal of Madrid as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Twinky
Twinky
Richard Donner was 39 in Twinky as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 06 1970
Poster of Salt & Pepper
Salt & Pepper
Richard Donner was 38 in Salt & Pepper as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 1968
Poster of Philbert (Three's a Crowd)
Philbert (Three's a Crowd)
Richard Donner was 32 in Philbert (Three's a Crowd) as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 15 1963
Poster of X-15
X-15
Richard Donner was 31 in X-15 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1961
Poster of Lethal Weapon 5
Lethal Weapon 5
Richard Donner will be 91+ in Lethal Weapon 5 as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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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 Perversions of Science
Perversions of Science
Richard Donner was 67+ in Perversions of Science as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 07 1997
Poster of Free Willy
Free Willy
Richard Donner was 64+ in Free Willy as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1994
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Richard Donner was 59+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Bronk
Bronk
Richard Donner was 44+ in Bronk as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 17 1975
Poster of Petrocelli
Petrocelli
Richard Donner was 44+ in Petrocelli as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Richard Donner was 43+ in Kojak as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of The Streets of San Francisco
The Streets of San Francisco
Richard Donner was 42+ in The Streets of San Francisco as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1972
Poster of Banyon
Banyon
Richard Donner was 42+ in Banyon as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1972
Poster of Ghost Story
Ghost Story
Richard Donner was 42+ in Ghost Story as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1972
Poster of Sarge
Sarge
Richard Donner was 41+ in Sarge as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1971
Poster of Bearcats!
Bearcats!
Richard Donner was 41+ in Bearcats! as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1971
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Richard Donner was 41+ in Cannon as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of The Interns
The Interns
Richard Donner was 40+ in The Interns as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1970
Poster of The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
Richard Donner was 39+ in The Bold Ones: The New Doctors as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1969
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Richard Donner was 36+ in Ironside as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of Jericho
Jericho
Richard Donner was 36+ in Jericho as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1966
Poster of Felony Squad
Felony Squad
Richard Donner was 36+ in Felony Squad as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of It's About Time
It's About Time
Richard Donner was 36+ in It's About Time as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 11 1966
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Richard Donner was 35+ in The F.B.I. as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of Get Smart
Get Smart
Richard Donner was 35+ in Get Smart as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of The Trials of O'Brien
The Trials of O'Brien
Richard Donner was 35+ in The Trials of O'Brien as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West
Richard Donner was 35+ in The Wild Wild West as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island
Richard Donner was 34+ in Gilligan's Island as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1964
Poster of The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Richard Donner was 34+ in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1964
Poster of 12 O'Clock High
12 O'Clock High
Richard Donner was 34+ in 12 O'Clock High as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1964
Poster of The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters
The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters
Richard Donner was 33+ in The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1963
Poster of Mr. Novak
Mr. Novak
Richard Donner was 33+ in Mr. Novak as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Richard Donner was 33+ in The Fugitive as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Lieutenant
The Lieutenant
Richard Donner was 33+ in The Lieutenant as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1963
Poster of The Eleventh Hour
The Eleventh Hour
Richard Donner was 32+ in The Eleventh Hour as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 1962
Poster of Combat!
Combat!
Richard Donner was 32+ in Combat! as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 1962
Poster of Sam Benedict
Sam Benedict
Richard Donner was 32+ in Sam Benedict as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 1962
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Richard Donner was 30+ in Route 66 as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of The Tall Man
The Tall Man
Richard Donner was 30+ in The Tall Man as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1960
Poster of The Detectives
The Detectives
Richard Donner was 29+ in The Detectives as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 16 1959
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Richard Donner was 29+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of The Rifleman
The Rifleman
Richard Donner was 28+ in The Rifleman as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Wanted: Dead or Alive
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Richard Donner was 28+ in Wanted: Dead or Alive as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1958
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Richard Donner was 27+ in Perry Mason as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Richard Donner was 27+ in Wagon Train as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1957
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
Richard Donner was 27+ in Have Gun, Will Travel as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Richard Donner was 26+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
Richard Donner was 23+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953