Bob Rafelson
Born February 21, 1933 (Age: 93)
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New York City, New York, USA
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 have been collaborators for over thirty years. Nicholson and Rafelson wrote and produced and Rafelson directed Head, starring the Monkees, in 1968, followed by Five Easy Pieces. In subsequent years, Rafelson directed Nicholson in four more films, including The King of Marvin Gardens (1972), The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981), Man Trouble (1992), and Blood and Wine (1996). Rafelson has adapted the works of legendary noir authors James M. Cain, Raymond Chandler, and Dashiell Hammett.
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 have been collaborators for over thirty years. Nicholson and Rafelson wrote and produced and Rafelson directed Head, starring the Monkees, in 1968, followed by Five Easy Pieces. In subsequent years, Rafelson directed Nicholson in four more films, including The King of Marvin Gardens (1972), The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981), Man Trouble (1992), and Blood and Wine (1996).
Rafelson has adapted the works of legendary noir authors James M. Cain, Raymond Chandler, and Dashiell Hammett.
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Filmography
Soul Searching in 'Five Easy Pieces'
2010
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as Self
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Age: 77
Reflections of a Philosopher King
2010
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as Self
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Age: 77
Porn.com
2002
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as Matty Bonkers
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Age: 69
Afterthoughts
2002
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as Self
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Age: 69
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
1997
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as Self
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Age: 64
Hey, Hey, We're The Monkees
1997
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 63
Tales of Erotica
1996
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as Rejected Customer (segment 'Wet') (uncredited)
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Age: 62
Leaving Las Vegas
1995
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as Man At Mall
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Age: 62
On the tracks of a filmmaker
1988
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as Bob Rafelson
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Age: 54
Always … But Not Forever
1985
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as Sam
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Age: 52
Modesty
1981
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as Self
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Age: 47
Stay Hungry
1976
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as Man on a Sidewalk with Painting (uncredited)
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Age: 43
Five Easy Pieces
1970
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as Man in Elevator (uncredited)
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Age: 37
Head
1968
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as Self (uncredited)
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Age: 35