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Bob Rafelson

Bob Rafelson

ActorDirectorWriterProducer Feb 21 (died age 89) New York City, New York, USA 1959–2017 (58 year career)
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Biography

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 hav…

Known For

Leaving Las Vegas
Film

Leaving Las Vegas

Man At Mall
The Last Picture Show
Film

The Last Picture Show

Producer
Five Easy Pieces
Film

Five Easy Pieces

Man in Elevator (uncredited)
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Film

The Postman Always Rings Twice

Director
The Mother and the Whore
Film

The Mother and the Whore

Producer
Black Widow
Film

Black Widow

Director
Blood and Wine
Film

Blood and Wine

Director
Head
Film

Head

Self (uncredited)

Filmography