Rivr
Download Search New Upcoming Discover Home
Richard Donner
0 FOLLOWERS • 69 CREDITS • APR 24, 1930 - JUL 5, 2021 • 91
Follow
Biography
more
Richard Donner (born Richard Donald Schwartzberg; April 24, 1930 – July 5, 2021) was an American film director, producer, and occasional comic book writer. The production company The Donners' Company was owned by Donner and his wife, producer Lauren Shuler Donner. After directing the horror film "The Omen" (1976), Donner became famous for the creation of the first modern superhero film, "Superman" (1978), starring Christopher Reeve. The influence of this film eventually helped establish the superhero concept as a respected film genre. Donner went on to direct such enduringly popular titles as "The Goonies" (1985), "Scrooged" (1988) and the "Lethal Weapon" series (1987-98).
Overview
Richard Donner (born Richard Donald Schwartzberg; April 24, 1930 – July 5, 2021) was an American film director, producer, and occasional comic book writer. The production company The Donners' Company was owned by Donner and his wife, producer Lauren Shuler Donner. After directing the horror film "The Omen" (1976), Donner became famous for the creation of the first modern superhero film, "Superman" (1978), starring Christopher Reeve. The influence of this film eventually helped establish the superhero concept as a respected film genre. Donner went on to direct such enduringly popular titles as "The Goonies" (1985), "Scrooged" (1988) and the "Lethal Weapon" series (1987-98).
Known For
E! True Hollywood Story
Tales from the Crypt
Lassie
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Sam Benedict
Eli Roth's History of Horror
HBO First Look
Superman
Maverick
Superman II
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Timeline
The Goonies
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'
Production Credits
Timeline
Tales from the Crypt
The Interns
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
The Omen
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
Perversions of Science
Get Smart
Ghost Story
The Trials of O'Brien
Superman
X-Men
Petrocelli
The Goonies
Free Willy
Lethal Weapon 4
Ironside
Banyon
Lethal Weapon
Free Willy
The F.B.I.
Sarge
The Eleventh Hour
Letter to Loretta
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Scrooged
The Fugitive
Kojak
Perry Mason
Have Gun, Will Travel
Lethal Weapon 3
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Route 66
The Tall Man
Superman II
Mr. Novak
Cannon
Bearcats!
Sam Benedict
The Lieutenant
Maverick
The Wild Wild West
Any Given Sunday
Assassins
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
Jericho
Lethal Weapon 2
The Twilight Zone
Free Willy 3: The Rescue
The Lost Boys
Wagon Train
Bronk
Rivr: Track Original Shows & Movies
Streamline your streaming with Rivr, the ultimate app for tracking and discovering original shows and movies across all major platforms like Netflix, HBO, and more—never miss a release date or update again!
Get