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Robert Altman

Robert Bernard Altman (/ˈɔːltmən/ AWLT-mən; February 20, 1925 – November 20, 2006) was an American filmmaker. He is considered an enduring figure from the New Hollywood era, known for directing subversive and satirical films with overlapping dialogue and ensemble casts. Over his career he received numerous accolades, including an Academy Honorary Award…

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Awards
Army Air Force Pilot Badge Air Force Presidential Unit Citation American Campaign Medal Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal Philippine Presidential Unit Ci…
Allegiance
United States
Born
Robert Bernard Altman (1925-02-20)February 20, 1925 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Branch
United States Army Air Forces
Children
6, including Stephen and Robert Reed

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Robert Altman → Film director, film producer, screenwriter
Conflicts · 2
Robert Altman → Asiatic-Pacific Theater, World War II Asiatic-Pacific Theater
Allegiance · 1
Robert Altman → United States
Awards · 1
Robert Altman → Army Air Force Pilot Badge Air Force Presidential Unit Citation American Campaign Medal Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal Philippine Presidential Unit Ci…
Born · 1
Robert Altman → Robert Bernard Altman (1925-02-20)February 20, 1925 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Branch · 1
Robert Altman → United States Army Air Forces
Children · 1
Robert Altman → 6, including Stephen and Robert Reed

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Robert AltmanAllegianceUnited States1.00infobox
Robert AltmanAwardsArmy Air Force Pilot Badge Air Force Presidential Unit Citation American Campaign Medal Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal Philippine Presidential Unit Ci…1.00infobox
Robert AltmanBornRobert Bernard Altman (1925-02-20)February 20, 1925 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.1.00infobox
Robert AltmanBranchUnited States Army Air Forces1.00infobox
Robert AltmanChildren6, including Stephen and Robert Reed1.00infobox
Robert AltmanConflictsWorld War II Asiatic-Pacific Theater1.00infobox
Robert AltmanConflictsAsiatic-Pacific Theater1.00infobox
Robert AltmanDiedNovember 20, 2006(2006-11-20) (aged 81) Los Angeles, California, U.S.1.00infobox
Robert AltmanKnown forFull list1.00infobox
Robert AltmanOccupationsFilm director1.00infobox
Robert AltmanOccupationsscreenwriter1.00infobox
Robert AltmanOccupationsfilm producer1.00infobox
Robert AltmanRankFirst lieutenant1.00infobox
Robert AltmanService years1943–19471.00infobox
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Robert AltmanUnitThirteenth Air Force 307th Bombardment Group1.00infobox
Robert AltmanYears active1947–20061.00infobox

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