Towne was born Robert Bertram Schwartz in Los Angeles and moved to San Pedro after his father’s business, a dress shop, closed down because of the Great Depression. His father changed the family ...

Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of ‘Chinatown,' dies at 89 Towne died Monday surrounded by family at his home in Los Angeles.

Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of ‘Chinatown,' dies at 89 Towne died Monday surrounded by family at his home in Los Angeles.

Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of ‘Chinatown,' dies at 89 Towne died Monday surrounded by family at his home in Los Angeles.

According to the Associated Press, Towne’s birth name was Robert Bertram Schwartz prior to his father eventually changing their family name. Towne earned an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay ...

Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of ‘Chinatown,' dies at 89 Towne died Monday surrounded by family at his home in Los Angeles. By Hillel Italie | Associated Press • Published July 3, 2024 ...

Towne was born Robert Bertram Schwartz in Los Angeles and moved to San Pedro after his father’s business, a dress shop, closed down because of the Great Depression (his father changed the family ...

Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning ... Towne died Monday surrounded by family at his home in Los Angeles, said publicist Carri McClure. She declined to comment on any cause of death.

Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of ‘Chinatown,' dies at 89 Towne died Monday surrounded by family at his home in Los Angeles. By Hillel Italie | Associated Press • Published July 3, 2024 ...

Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of ‘Chinatown,' dies at 89 Towne died Monday surrounded by family at his home in Los Angeles.

Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of ‘Chinatown,' dies at 89 Towne died Monday surrounded by family at his home in Los Angeles. By Hillel Italie | Associated Press • Published July 3, 2024 ...