Richard Donner

Richard Donner (born April 24, 1930) is an American film director, film producer, and comic book writer. The production company The Donners' Company is owned by Donner and his wife, producer Lauren Shuler Donner. After directing the horror film The Omen, Donner became famous for the hailed creation of the first modern superhero film, Superman, starring Christopher Reeve. The influence of this film eventually helped establish the superhero concept... More

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  • Apr 24, 1930 (age 82 years)

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Also known as:

  • Richard D. Schwartzberg,
  • Dick Donner,
  • Richard D. Donner,
  • R.D. Donner,
  • Richard Donald Schwartzberg,
  • Dicky Donner

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  • 1985

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  • 1.87 m (6.14 ft )

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