Bob Rafelson
American film director (1933–2022)
- Born February 21, 1933
- 4 movies
Bob Rafelson was an American director, writer and producer, regarded as a key figure in the founding of the New Hollywood movement of the 1970s. He co-founded Raybert/BBS Productions, which produced Easy Rider and The Last Picture Show, and directed Five Easy Pieces and The Postman Always Rings Twice. He also helped create The Monkees.
Bob Rafelson appears in 4 films in The Rerun, from 1970 to 1995. That includes 3 titles as director. Most of that work is in drama, romance and crime. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: Jack Nicholson (2), John P. Ryan (2).
Known for
- Five Easy Pieces (1970), Director. Made through Raybert/BBS and chosen for the National Film Registry.
- The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981), Director.
- The King of Marvin Gardens (1972), Director. A BBS-era film among his best-known directing work.
- Easy Rider (1969), Producer. Produced through BBS and chosen for the National Film Registry.
- The Monkees (1966), Creator. Rafelson was one of the creators of the pop group and TV series.
Movies
Quick answers
- What movies and TV shows has Bob Rafelson been in?
- Bob Rafelson appears in Leaving Las Vegas (1995), The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981), Brubaker (1980) and Five Easy Pieces (1970) on The Remote.
- When was Bob Rafelson born?
- Bob Rafelson was born on 21 February 1933.
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