Robert Towne, Oscar-Winning Screenwriter of ‘Chinatown’ Dead at 89 | Latin Post [Video]

Robert Towne, the acclaimed writer-director known for his Oscar-winning screenplay “Chinatown,” has died at 89 at his Los Angeles home, according to publicist Carrie McClure, Variety reported.

Beginning his screenwriter career in the 1960s with Roger Corman, Towne became famous as a top script doctor in Hollywood, sought after for fixing story structures and creating memorable scenes in others’ films.

He gained prominence in the 1970s with hits like “The Last Detail,” “Chinatown,” and “Shampoo,” all earning Oscar nominations, with “Chinatown” winning.

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Robert Towne Early Career

Robert Towne, known for his thoughtful demeanor and meticulous approach to writing, disliked studio meetings and script notes, often disappearing for months to perfect scenes, according to Deadline.

The legendary screenwriter cherished his relationships with stars like Nicholson and Warren Beatty, adeptly capturing their personas in iconic characters such as those in “Chinatown” and “The Parallax View.

When faced with a writers’ strike delaying “The …