Robert Towne Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘Chinatown’ Screenwriter Was 89


Robert Towne Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘Chinatown’ Screenwriter Was 89

Read MoreRobert Towne, who won an Oscar for his Chinatown original screenplay and was nominated for his The Last Detail, Shampoo and Greystoke scripts, died Monday at his home. He was 89. PR firm McClure & Associates announced the news on the part of Towne’s family. Towne also earned BAFTA, Golden Globe and WGA awards for