Bob Rafelson

Born: 21st of February 1933

Died: 23rd of July 2022 (aged 89)

Biography:
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Robert "Bob" Rafelson (February 21, 1933-July 23, 2022) was an American film director, writer and producer. He was most famous for directing and co-writing the film Five Easy Pieces, starring Jack Nicholson, as well as being one of the creators of the pop group and TV series, The Monkees (with Raybert/BBS Productions partner Bert Schneider).

Rafelson was born in New York City, the son of a hat manufacturer. His uncle was screenwriter and playwright Samson Raphaelson.

Rafelson and Nicholson have been collaborators for over thirty years. Nicholson and Rafelson wrote and produced and Rafelson directed Head, starring the Monkees, in 1968, followed by Five Easy Pieces. In subsequent years, Rafelson directed Nicholson in four more films, including The King of Marvin Gardens (1972), The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981), Man Trouble (1992), and Blood and Wine (1996).

Rafelson has adapted the works of legendary noir authors James M. Cain, Raymond Chandler, and Dashiell Hammett.

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Bob Rafelson's Filmography

Leaving Las Vegas

Leaving Las Vegas

  •   Movie
  • 1995
Man At Mall
Stay Hungry

Stay Hungry

  •   Movie
  • 1976
Man on a Sidewalk with Painting (uncredited)
Five Easy Pieces

Five Easy Pieces

  •   Movie
  • 1970
Man in Elevator (uncredited)
Head

Head

  •   Movie
  • 1968
Self (uncredited)
Blood and Wine

Blood and Wine

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Director, Story
Mountains of the Moon

Mountains of the Moon

  •   Movie
  • 1990
Director, Screenplay
Black Widow

Black Widow

  •   Movie
  • 1987
Director
The Postman Always Rings Twice

The Postman Always Rings Twice

  •   Movie
  • 1981
Director, Producer
Stay Hungry

Stay Hungry

  •   Movie
  • 1976
Director, Producer, Screenplay
The King of Marvin Gardens

The King of Marvin Gardens

  •   Movie
  • 1972
Director, Producer, Writer
The Last Picture Show

The Last Picture Show

  •   Movie
  • 1971
Producer
Five Easy Pieces

Five Easy Pieces

  •   Movie
  • 1970
Director, Producer, Story
Head

Head

  •   Movie
  • 1968
Director, Producer, Writer