| Robert Altman | |
|---|---|
 Altman at the 78th Academy Awards | |
| 7 Nominations / 1 Win | |
| Role | Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
| Born | February 20, 1925 |
| Kansas City, Missouri, USA | |
| Died | November 20, 2006 |
Robert Altman was an American film director, producer 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 M*A*S*H (1970), McCabe and Mrs. Miller (1971), and Nashville (1975) have been selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.
Special and Honorary Awards[]
- 78th Academy Awards, 2005
- Honorary Award in recognition of a career that has repeatedly reinvented the art form and inspired filmmakers and audiences alike.
Nominations[]
- 43rd Academy Awards, 1970
- Best Director — M*A*S*H
- 48th Academy Awards, 1975
- Best Director — Nashville
- Best Picture — Nashville
- 65th Academy Awards, 1992
- Best Director — The Player
- 74th Academy Awards, 2001
- Best Director — Gosford Park
- Best Picture — Gosford Park (shared with Bob Balaban, David Levy)
Videos[]
Robert Altman Receives an Honorary Award 2006 Oscars
Honorary Receipient 2005