Robert Evans produced films like Chinatown, The Godfather, and Rosemary's Baby. He passed away on Monday, October 28.
Robert Evans, a true Hollywood icon, died on Saturday night at the age of 89. One of the most memorable and influential producers who ever lived, Evans’ persona was so iconic that his image became a fixture in pop culture for decades. Born in New York in 1930, Evans got his start in Hollywood as an actor in a few forgettable roles. Considering himself a failed actor he returned to life as a salesman, then came back to Hollywood with the intention of producing. It was then that he charmed the head of Paramount Pictures parent company Gulf & Western, …
It's the end of an era in Hollywood, as Paramount has parted ways with legendary producer Robert Evans after 52 years of making movies together, Collider has confirmed. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Paramount declined to renew its deal with Robert Evans Productions earlier this month. Evans took over as Paramount's production chief in 1967 and quickly returned the studio to profitability with movies like The Godfather, Love Story and Rosemary's Baby. His eponymous company had been based on the lot since 1974, when he stepped away from running the studio to focus on producing. After going …