The legendary director, Richard Donner, who was the creative genius behind Superman and Goonies, died on Wednesday, aged 91. The iconic movie maker had a long-standing career in Hollywood spanning more than 60 years and led to him being called “the man with the golden eye.”
Donner’s creativity began at an early age when he would find himself making up stories to entertain his sisters. He left home at 15 to pursue this passion and found work as a messenger boy for Columbia Pictures. It wasn’t until later that he directed his first film, “Madigan” starring Richard Widmark, which won him praise from critics and audiences alike.
Donner’s next film, “The Omen” with Gregory Peck, was a huge success and proved to be one of the most iconic horror movies ever made. It is also synonymous with Donner as he then adopted the trademarked phrase “the beast is coming.” His ability to combine awesome action sequences with dramatic tension would go on to become the signature style that led him into directing Superman in 1978, which was met by awe from critics and audiences alike. He followed this up by creating The Goonies in 1985, which became an instant hit for children all over America who loved its comedic tone.
Notable Films of Richard Donner:
His other notable films include Lethal Weapon (1987), Maverick (1994) starring Mel Gibson, Conspiracy Theory (1997) directed alongside Frank Marshall, and Conspiracy Theory starring Mel Gibson.
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Born in the Bronx, New York, on April 24th, 1930, Richard Donner began his career as a child actor appearing in numerous Broadway productions, and he decided to become a director following college graduation. His first three major hits were The Omen (1976), Superman (1978), and Goonies (1985). Soon after these successes, the popularity of Hollywood blockbusters had begun to decline so he transitioned back into directing television series such as Lonesome Dove, which aired well-received across America between 1989 and 1990. However, his last two notable feature film projects, Lethal Weapon (1987) and Maverick starring Mel Gibson, portrayed outside influences at work inside Hollywood that would change its direction.
The career of Richard Donner:
Richard Donner, the director behind Superman and Goonies, died aged 91. Today, it is known that he was one of Hollywood’s most legendary directors. His first three major hits were The Omen (1976), Superman (1978), and Goonies (1985). Soon after these successes, the popularity of Hollywood blockbusters had begun to decline so he transitioned back into directing television series such as Lonesome Dove, which aired well-received across America between 1989 and 1990. However, his last two notable feature film projects, Lethal Weapon (1987) and Maverick starring Mel Gibson, portrayed outside influences at work inside Hollywood that would change its direction. It has been reported that Richard Donner will be honored for his body of work with an Academy Award in the ‘Oscar’s Will Honor Richard Donner With an Award in the Year 2018.’
How Richard Donner die?
Richard Donner passed away Monday, according to his wife, the producer Lauren Schuler Donner, and his business manager. No cause of death has been revealed.
