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In 1977, Robert was nominated for a David Award at the David di Donatello Awards in the category of Best Foreign Film (Miglior Film Straniero) for his 1976 film Marathon Man.
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Robert has declined offers to produce then future blockbusters Airport (1970), The French Connection (1971), and Jaws (1975).
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Robert married Phyllis George on April 14, 1977. They divorced on July 22, 1978. They had no children together. Although the fourth wife for Robert, this was the first marriage for Phyllis.
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In May 2002, Robert recieved his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Robert is often called Bob Evans by those close to him.
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Robert practices the Jewish faith.
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Writer Robert Towne, producer Robert Evans and director Jack Nicholson founded the production company T.E.N. in 1985 just to produce the film The Two Jakes. When legal and financial problems occurred, Jack finished the project alone.
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Robert was originally slated to play the "second" Jake in the 1974 sequel The Two Jakes. Robert was fired from the role, and it was eventually cast to Harvey Keitel.
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Robert published his autobiography The Kid Stays in the Picture in 1994. The book is currently out-of-print.
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Robert worked as an uncredited developer for the 1968 horror/drama film Rosemary's Baby.
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Robert appeared in Moby's "We are All Made of Stars" music video.
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In 1975, Robert was nominated for an Academy Awards in the category of Best Picture for his role as producer in the 1974 film Chinatown.
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In 2003, Robert was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Palm Beach International Film Festival.
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In 1994, Robert was nominated for a Razzie Award in the category of Worst Picture for his role as producer for the 1993 film Sliver.
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Robert married Sharon Hugueny on May 28, 1961. They divorced on July 21 1962. They had no children together. It was the first marriage for both Robert and Sharon.