Richard Donner

Birth Name:

Richard Donald Schwartzberg

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Director, Producer, Actor, Writer

Received the President's Award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films in 2000
Studied business at New York University, before switching to studying theater
Originally aspired to be an actor before deciding to direct TV commercials
Is credited with helping to establish the superhero film genre
Is primarily known for producing films that involve multiple action sequences
Wanted to direct the 1989 film version of "Batman" with Mel Gibson in the lead role
Was the personal choice of writer Michael Crichton to direct "Jurassic Park․"

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