Robert “Bob” Evans, a giant figure in Hollywood moviemaking, died on October 26, 2019 at age 89. In 1967 he became head of Paramount Pictures; during his tenure, Paramount released many iconic and highly successful films, including Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple, Rosemary’s Baby, The Italian Job, True Grit, Love Story, Harold and Maude, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, and The Great Gatsby. After leaving Paramount, he produced films independently. Evans — who was responsible for some box office flops as well– was known for his aggressive style. In 1980, he took a guilty plea deal for cocaine trafficking, a charge he always denied.
Quotes: “In every place there are 100 people who can say no and only one person who can say yes. You have to get a good piece of material to the right person.” | “I get a lot from all young people. I make movies for young people. If I made pictures for people my age, no one would see them. I hang with young people all the time.”
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