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Robert Towne is an acclaimed American screenwriter and director known for his work on classic films such as "Chinatown" and "The Last Detail." Born in 1934, Towne began his career as an uncredited script doctor before gaining recognition for his work on "Bonnie and Clyde." He won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for "Chinatown" in 1975. Towne's contributions to the film industry have solidified his place as one of the greatest screenwriters of all time.