Richard Donner (born Richard Donald Schwartzberg, April 24, 1930 – July 5, 2021) was an American movie director, movie producer, and comic book writer. He was known for directing the superhero movie Superman, The Goonies, and Lethal Weapon.
Early years
Richard Schwartzberg was born in the Bronx, to Jewish parents,[1] Hattie and Fred Schwartzberg.[2][3] His father owned a small furniture manufacturing business.[2] He has a sister, Joan.[2] Donner started his career with hopes of acting, but quickly moved into directing commercials and making business films.