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Robert Rafelson is an American film director, writer and producer. He is regarded as one of the founders of the New Hollywood movement in the 1970s. Among his best-known films are Five Easy Pieces (1970), The King of Marvin Gardens (1972), and The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981). He was also one of the creators of the pop group and TV series The Monkees with Raybert/BBS Productions partner Bert Schneider. His first wife was the production designer Toby Carr Rafelson. His eldest son is songwriter Peter Rafelson, who co-wrote the hit song "Open Your Heart" for Madonna.
Birth Name
Robert Jay Rafelson
Born
Tuesday, 21 February 1933
Died
Saturday, 23 July 2022
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Arnold | Self - Writer, Director | 2023 |
| We Blew It | Himself / Self | 2017 |
| We Love the Monkees | Self | 2012 |
| No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos | Self | 2009 |
| Making the Monkees | Self | 2007 |
| Independent Lens | Self | 1999 |
| Who Is Henry Jaglom? | Self | 1997 |
| Leaving Las Vegas | Man at Mall | 1995 |
| Wet | Rejected customer | 1994 |
| Biography | Self | 1987 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Arnold | Self - Writer, Director | 2023 |
| We Blew It | Himself / Self | 2017 |
| We Love the Monkees | Self | 2012 |
| No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos | Self | 2009 |
| Making the Monkees | Self | 2007 |
| Independent Lens | Self | 1999 |
| Who Is Henry Jaglom? | Self | 1997 |
| Leaving Las Vegas | Man at Mall | 1995 |
| Wet | Rejected customer | 1994 |
| Biography | Self | 1987 |
| Always | Sam | 1985 |
| Notre Dame de la Croisette | Self | 1983 |
| Mora | Gangster | 1982 |
| Stay Hungry | Man on Sidewalk with Painting | 1976 |
| Film '72 | Self | 1971 |
| Five Easy Pieces | Man in Elevator | 1970 |
| Head | Bob Rafelson | 1968 |
| The Monkees | Interviewer / Narrator / World's Oldest Flower Child | 1966 |
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| No Good Deed | 2002 |
| Poodle Springs | 1998 |
| Blood and Wine | 1996 |
| Tales of Erotica | 1996 |
| Picture Windows | 1994 |
| Wet | 1994 |
| Man Trouble | 1992 |
| Mountains of the Moon | 1990 |
| Black Widow | 1987 |
| The Postman Always Rings Twice | 1981 |
| Stay Hungry | 1976 |
| The King of Marvin Gardens | 1972 |
| Five Easy Pieces | 1970 |
| Head | 1968 |
| The Monkees | 1966 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| The Postman Always Rings Twice | 1981 |
| Stay Hungry | 1976 |
| Hearts and Minds | 1974 |
| The Mother and the Whore | 1973 |
| The King of Marvin Gardens | 1972 |
| The Last Picture Show | 1971 |
| Five Easy Pieces | 1970 |
| Easy Rider | 1969 |
| Head | 1968 |
| The Monkees | 1966 |
| Channing | 1963 |
| The Greatest Show on Earth | 1963 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1971 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1971 | Oscar | Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published or Produced | Nominated |
| 1971 | Golden Globe | Best Director | Nominated |
| 1971 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1967 | Emmy | Outstanding Comedy Series | Won |
