Robert Towne

Robert Burton Towne (born November 23, 1934) is an American screenwriter and director. He is married to Luisa Gaule. His former father-in-law is late actor John Payne, star of the western series, The Restless Gun. Towne's daughter (with actress Julie Payne) is Katharine Towne. He is a former father-in-law of Charlie Hunnam. Graduate of Pomona College in Claremont, California. Towne is the author of many notable film scripts, including Chinatown (... more

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  • Nov 23, 1934 (age 75 years)

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