Robert Altman Biography and Timeline

The Delinquents Film

Robert Altman directed The Delinquents in 1957, a low-budget juvenile-delinquency drama that marked an early feature directing credit.

The James Dean Story Film

Robert Altman directed The James Dean Story in 1957, a documentary portrait exploring the life and public image of actor James Dean.

Countdown Film

Robert Altman directed Countdown in 1967, a space-race thriller about American astronauts and competing national programs.

That Cold Day in the Park Film

Robert Altman directed That Cold Day in the Park in 1969, a psychological thriller about a lonely woman and a mysterious young visitor.

MASH Film

Directs MASH

Role range: 2006

Brewster McCloud Film

Robert Altman directed Brewster McCloud in 1970, an eccentric fantasy about an aspiring aviator living in the Houston Astrodome.

McCabe and Mrs Miller Film

Robert Altman directed McCabe and Mrs Miller in 1971, a revisionist western pairing Warren Beatty and Julie Christie.

Images Film

Robert Altman directed Images in 1972, a psychological drama in which a writer experiences unsettling visions.

The Long Goodbye Film

Robert Altman directed The Long Goodbye in 1973, a detective adaptation starring Elliott Gould as Philip Marlowe.

California Split Film

Robert Altman directed California Split in 1974, a comedy-drama following gamblers and friendship around poker tables.

Thieves Like Us Film

Robert Altman directed Thieves Like Us in 1974, a Depression-era crime drama about young fugitives.

Nashville Academy Award Nomination

Robert Altman received an Academy Award nomination for directing the ensemble drama Nashville.

Nashville Film

Robert Altman directed Nashville in 1975, a sprawling ensemble portrait of the country music business and American politics.

Buffalo Bill and the Indians Film

Robert Altman directed Buffalo Bill and the Indians in 1976, a revisionist western satire starring Paul Newman as Buffalo Bill.

Welcome to LA Production

Robert Altman produced Welcome to LA, a film directed by Alan Rudolph.

3 Women Film

Robert Altman directed 3 Women in 1977, a dreamlike drama exploring the relationship between three women.

The Late Show Production

Robert Altman produced The Late Show, a detective film written and directed by Robert Benton.

A Wedding Film

Robert Altman directed A Wedding in 1978, an ensemble satire set around a large family wedding.

Remember My Name Production

Robert Altman produced Remember My Name, a psychological drama directed by Alan Rudolph.

A Perfect Couple Film

Robert Altman directed A Perfect Couple in 1979, a romantic musical comedy centered on mismatched performers.

Quintet Film

Robert Altman directed Quintet in 1979, a post-apocalyptic science-fiction drama set in a hostile future.

Health Film

Robert Altman directed Health in 1980, a political and public-health satire set around a Florida health convention.

Popeye Film

Robert Altman directed Popeye in 1980, a live-action musical comedy adapting the comic-strip sailor Popeye.

Come Back to the Five and Dime Film

Robert Altman directed Come Back to the Five and Dime in 1982, a screen adaptation of Ed Graczyks play featuring an all-female ensemble.

Streamers Film

Robert Altman directed Streamers in 1983, a film version of David Rabes play about soldiers facing military conflict.

Secret Honor Film

Robert Altman directed Secret Honor in 1984, a one-man political drama featuring Richard Nixon as portrayed by Philip Baker Hall.

Fool for Love Film

Robert Altman directed Fool for Love in 1985, a film based on Sam Shepards play about strained relationships and desire.

Beyond Therapy Film

Robert Altman directed Beyond Therapy in 1987, a screen version of Christopher Durangs satirical stage comedy.

OC and Stiggs Film

Robert Altman directed OC and Stiggs in 1987, a teen comedy filmed earlier but released later in the decade.

Vincent and Theo Film

Robert Altman directed Vincent and Theo in 1990, a biographical drama depicting the lives and artistic worlds of Van Gogh and his brother.

The Player Film

Robert Altman directed The Player in 1992, a Hollywood satire about a studio executive confronting an angry screenwriter.

Short Cuts Film

Robert Altman directed Short Cuts in 1993, an interwoven Los Angeles drama adapting stories by Raymond Carver.

Pret a Porter Film

Robert Altman directed Pret a Porter in 1994, a fashion-industry ensemble satire set during Paris fashion week.

Kansas City Film

Robert Altman directed Kansas City in 1996, a period crime drama rooted in the jazz culture of his hometown.

The Gingerbread Man Film

Robert Altman directed The Gingerbread Man in 1998, a legal thriller adapted from a John Grisham novel.

Cookies Fortune Film

Robert Altman directed Cookies Fortune in 1999, a Southern crime comedy involving a death, a family and a cover-up.

Dr T and the Women Film

Robert Altman directed Dr T and the Women in 2000, a comedy about a Dallas gynecologist and the women in his life.

Gosford Park Film

Robert Altman directed Gosford Park in 2001, an English country-house murder mystery set amid class tensions.

The Company Film

Robert Altman directed The Company in 2003, a drama observing the backstage and personal world of a ballet company.

A Prairie Home Companion Film

Robert Altman directed A Prairie Home Companion in 2006, his final feature film, inspired by Garrison Keillors radio variety program.