Director · producer · screenwriter
Robert Altman
Died in 2006, aged 81 · born in Kansas City
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Key films
All films, 103
Newest first
- 2025
Breakdown: 1975, (archive footage), actor. - 2024
Daedalus, Sampled Interview (voice), actor. - 2006
A Prairie Home Companion, Directing, producing. - 2004
Words in Progress, Actor. 
Tanner on Tanner, Producing, directing, showrunner · 4 eps.. - 2003
The Company, Directing, producing. - 2001
Gosford Park, Producing, directing. - 2000
Dr. T & the Women, Directing, producing. 
Trixie, Producing. 
Gun: Fatal Betrayal, Producing.
Show the other 93From Cookie's Fortune (1999) to The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947)
- 1999
Cookie's Fortune, Producing, directing. - 1998
The Gingerbread Man, Directing. 
Killer App, Directing. - 1997
Afterglow, Producing. 
Jazz '34, Directing, producing. 
Gun, Directing, producing · 6 eps.. - 1996
Kansas City, Writing, directing, producing. - 1994
Prêt-à-Porter, Producing, directing, writing. 
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle, Producing. - 1993
Short Cuts, Directing, writing. 
Black and Blue: A Musical Revue, Directing. - 1992
The Player, Directing. - 1990
Vincent & Theo, Directing. 
Vincent & Theo, Directing · 4 eps.. - 1988
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, Directing, producing. 
Tanner '88, Producing, directing, showrunner · 12 eps.. - 1987
Aria, Writing, directing. 
Beyond Therapy, Writing, directing. 
O.C. and Stiggs, Directing, producing. 
Basements, Directing, producing. - 1985
Fool for Love, Directing. 
The Laundromat, Directing. - 1984
Secret Honor, Directing, producing. - 1983
Streamers, Directing, producing. - 1982
Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, Directing. 
Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter, Reader - 'Jack And The Beanstalk' Promo (voice), actor. 
Rattlesnake in a Cooler, Directing, producing. 
Precious Blood, Producing, directing. - 1981
Endless Love, Hotel Manager, actor. - 1980
Popeye, Directing. 
HealtH, Directing, producing, writing. - 1979
Quintet, Directing, writing, producing. 
A Perfect Couple, Directing, producing, writing. 
Rich Kids, Producing. - 1978
A Wedding, Directing, writing, producing. 
Remember My Name, Producing. - 1977
3 Women, Producing, writing, directing. 
The Late Show, Producing. - 1976
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson, Writing, directing, producing. 
Welcome to L.A., Producing. 
From the Prairie to the Palace, Actor. - 1975
Saturday Night Live, Directing · 1 ep.. 
Nashville, Directing, producing. 
Arena, Actor · 1 ep.. - 1974
California Split, Directing, producing. 
Thieves Like Us, Directing, writing. - 1973
The Long Goodbye, Ambulance Driver, actor, directing. - 1972
Images, Directing, writing. - 1971
McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Directing, writing. 
Brewster McCloud, Directing. - 1970
M*A*S*H, Directing. 
Events, Bob, actor. - 1969
That Cold Day in the Park, Directing. - 1968Premiere, Directing · 1 ep..
- 1967
Countdown, Directing. 
Omnibus, Actor · 1 ep.. - 1965
The Kathryn Reed Story, Directing. - 1964
Nightmare in Chicago, Directing, producing. 
Pot au feu, Directing. - 1963
Kraft Suspense Theatre, Directing · 3 eps.. 
The Long Lost Life of Edward Smalley, Directing, writing, producing. 
The Party, Directing. - 1962
Combat!, Directing · 10 eps.. 
The Gallant Men, Directing · 1 ep.. - 1961
Cain's Hundred, Directing · 1 ep.. 
Kraft Mystery Theatre, Directing · 3 eps.. 
Bus Stop, Directing · 8 eps.. - 1960
Route 66, Directing · 1 ep.. 
Surfside 6, Directing · 1 ep.. 
The Roaring 20's, Directing · 9 eps.. - 1959
Bonanza, Directing · 3 eps.. 
Hawaiian Eye, Directing · 1 ep.. 
The Troubleshooters, Directing · 8 eps.. - 1958
Lawman, Directing · 1 ep.. 
Bronco, Directing · 1 ep.. 
U.S. Marshal, Directing · 1 ep.. - 1957
Maverick, Directing · 1 ep.. 
The James Dean Story, Directing, editing, producing. 
The Delinquents, Directing, writing, producing. 
Sugarfoot, Directing · 2 eps.. 
Whirlybirds, Directing · 14 eps.. 
M Squad, Directing · 1 ep.. - 1956
The Gale Storm Show, Directing · 1 ep.. 
Corn's-a-Poppin', Writing. 
The Magic Bond, Directing. - 1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Directing · 2 eps.. 
The Millionaire, Directing · 9 eps.. - 1954
The Dirty Look, Directing. - 1952
The Sound of Bells, Directing. - 1951
Modern Football, Directing. - 1950Honeymoon for Harriet, Writing, editing.
- 1948
Bodyguard, Writing. - 1947
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Man Drinking, actor.
As himself: 48 appearances
documentaries, talk shows, award shows, making-of films
Filmography: TMDB.
Who was Robert Altman?
Robert Bernard Altman (February 20, 1925 – November 20, 2006) was an American film director and screenwriter known for making films that are highly naturalistic, but with a stylized perspective. In 2006, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized his body of work with an Academy Honorary Award.
His films “MASH” (1970), “McCabe & Mrs. Miller” (1971), “The Long Goodbye” (1973), and “Nashville” (1975) have been selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.
Biography: TMDB.
At a glance
- Born
- February 20, 1925
- Died
- November 20, 2006 (age 81)
- Place of birth
- Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Facts: TMDB.
Online
Robert Altman’s career in numbers
- roles: 73 films and 30 series
- 103
- TV episodes
- 112
- years behind the camera, since 1947
- 79
- top rated: “The Player” (TMDB)
- 7.2
- films as director
- 54
Genres of his features
- drama49%
- comedy36%
- documentary14%
- tv movie14%
- music12%
Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 73 features. One film can have several genres.
Regular collaborators of Robert Altman
- production designer · 16 shared titlesStephen Altman
- screenwriter · 11 titlesAllan F. Nicholls
- composer · 10 titlesRichard Portman
- screenwriter · 9 titlesAlan Rudolph
- director · 9 titlesTommy Thompson
- costume designer · 8 titlesMonty Westmore
- 8 titlesMichael Murphy
- editor · 8 titlesTony Lombardo
- editor · 8 titlesGeraldine Peroni
- composer · 8 titlesChris McLaughlin
- production designer · 8 titlesPatrice Ryan
- production designer · 7 titlesDan Perri
Counted from TMDB casts and crews.
Frequently asked questions about Robert Altman
What has Robert Altman been in?
Among others: “Gosford Park”, “M*A*S*H”, and “The Player”.
What films has Robert Altman directed?
54 features, including “A Prairie Home Companion” (2006), “The Company” (2003), “Gosford Park” (2001), “Dr. T & the Women” (2000), and “Cookie's Fortune” (1999).
Sources: TMDB (person data, filmography, photos). As of November 13, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku