ROBERT M. YOUNG
Robert M. Young
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: November 22, 1924
Deathday: February 6, 2024
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Robert Milton Young (November 22, 1924 – February 6, 2024) was an American film and television director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and producer. Young was considered a trailblazer in the independent filmmaking sector and for frequently casting Edward James Olmos in his movies, directing him in Alambrista! (1977), The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1982), Saving Grace (1986), Triumph of the Spirit (1989), Talent for the Game (1991), Roosters (1993), Slave of Dreams (1995), and Caught (1996). He produced Olmos's directorial debut, American Me (1992).
Notable work
Filmography
Production
Writer
2011·
The MazeDirector
2005·
BerkeleyAdditional Director of Photography
2004·
Battlestar GalacticaDirector
2004·
Human ErrorDirector
Director
1996·
CaughtDirector
1995·
Solomon & ShebaDirector
1995·
Slave of DreamsDirector
Editor, Director of Photography
1993·
RoostersDirector
1992·
American MeCamera Operator, Producer
1991·
Talent for the GameDirector
Director of Photography, Producer
Director
1988·
Dominick and EugeneDirector
1987·
We Are the ChildrenDirector
1986·
Saving GraceDirector
1986·
ExtremitiesDirector
Screenplay, Director
1980·
One Trick PonyDirector
1979·
Rich KidsDirector
1977·
Alambrista!Director of Photography, Director, Writer
1977·
Short EyesDirector
1976·
To Fly!Writer
Director
1971·
J.T.Director
Director of Photography, Writer, Director
Cinematography
Cinematography
Cinematography
Cinematography
Cinematography
Cinematography, Director
Cinematography
Cinematography
Cinematography
1967·
AbstractionProducer, Director
1967·
Faces of Israel 1966Director of Photography
1964·
Nothing But a ManWriter, Director of Photography, Producer
1962·
Cortile CascinoWriter, Director, Director of Photography, Editor
Camera Operator, Writer, Director
1960·
Sit-InDirector
1956·
Secrets of the ReefDirector of Photography, Director, Writer