Bob Rafelson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Bob Rafelson

American film director

Date of Birth: 21-Feb-1933

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Profession: screenwriter, writer, film director, film producer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Robert Rafelson (born February 21, 1933) is an American film director, writer and producer.
He is regarded as one of the founders of the New Hollywood movement in the 1970s.
Among his best-known films are Five Easy Pieces (1970), The King of Marvin Gardens (1972), and The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981).
He was also one of the creators of the pop group and TV series The Monkees with Raybert/BBS Productions partner Bert Schneider.
His first wife was the production designer Toby Carr Rafelson.
His eldest son is songwriter Peter Rafelson, who co-wrote the hit song "Open Your Heart" for Madonna.