Bob Rafelson

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name = Bob Rafelson
birthdate = February 21, 1933
birthplace = New York City

Robert "Bob" Rafelson (born February 21, 1933) is an American film director, writer and producer. He is 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 cousin was screenwriter and playwright Samson Raphaelson. [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/21/Bob-Rafelson.html Bob Rafelson Biography (1933-) ] ]

Rafelson and Nicholson have been collaborators for over thirty years. Nicholson and Raefelson 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.

Filmography

*"Head" (1968)
*"Five Easy Pieces" (1970)
*"The King of Marvin Gardens" (1972)
*"Stay Hungry" (1976)
*"The Postman Always Rings Twice" (1981)
*"Black Widow" (1987)
*"Mountains of the Moon" (1990)
*"Man Trouble" (1992)
*"Wet" (1995) short film released in "Tales of Erotica"
*"Blood and Wine" (1996)
*"Poodle Springs" (1998) (TV Movie)
*"No Good Deed" (2002)

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