Peter Bogdanovich was a legendary, Oscar-nominated director whose personal life often overshadowed his Hollywood work. See his best photos here.
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Hollywood is mourning the loss of one of its greats, Peter Bogdanovich. The celebrated director died of natural causes on January 6 in his home in Los Angeles at the age of 82, his daughter Antonia Bogdanovich reported.
Peter’s golden boy status in Tinseltown began with his 1968 thriller “Targets” and was solidified with his writing and directing “The Last Picture Show,” which earned eight Oscar nominations. The classic film would also see Peter begin an affair with one of his cast members, ingenue Cybill Shephard.
While he had a few more big hits with “What’s Up, Doc?,” a 1972 screwball comedy starring Barbra Streisand, and “Paper Moon,” which famously won Tatum O’Neal an Oscar for her performance at the age of 10, Peter’s luck appeared to run out in Hollywood later in life. His personal scandals, including the Cybill tryst and the murder-suicide of his Playboy centerfold girlfriend, often overshadowed his storied Hollywood career.
Peter is seen here at the Los Angeles premiere of “She’s Funny That Way” in 2015.
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Pete Bogdanovich & Cybill Shephard Reunite
Peter Bogdanovich and Cybill Shepherd are seen in Los Angeles in 2007. While filming “The Last Picture Show,” Peter started dating the then-21-year-old model, Cybill, while he was still married to his wife, Polly Platt.
Peter Bogdanovich & Cybill Shepard On Set Of At Long Last Love
Cybill Shepherd & Peter Bogdanovich on set of “At Long Last Love” in 1975. The pair made three movies together.
Pete Bogdanovich Attends It: Chapter Two Premiere
Peter Bogdanovich attends ‘It Chapter Two’ film premiere in 2019. The director was also an actor and had a small role in the horror film.
Pete Bogdanovich Filming In 1976
Peter Bogdanovich is seen filming in 1976. Peter’s luck in directing hits appeared to run out in Hollywood later in his life.
Pete Bogdanovich
Peter Bogdanovich had a few more big hits with “What’s Up, Doc?,” a 1972 screwball comedy starring Barbra Streisand, and “Paper Moon,” which famously won Tatum O’Neal an Oscar for her performance at the age of 10. Soon after, he had a string of flops.
Pete Bogdanovich & Louise Stratten Attend Venice Film Festival
Louise Stratten & Peter Bogdanovich attend the ‘She’s Funny That Way’ film premiere, 71st Venice International Film Festival in 2014. Louise was the younger sister of Dorothy Stratten, Peter’s girlfriend who was murdered.
Burt Reynolds & Pete Bogdanovich On Set
Burt Reynolds and Peter Bogdanovich film “At Long Last Love.” The film would see Burt singing and dancing to Cole Porter songs.
Pete Bogdanovich Attends A Gala In His Honor
Peter Bogdanovich attends ‘The Great Buster: A Celebration’ in 2018. Before he became a director, he was an actor and film critic.
Peter Bogdanovich Attends Carol Burnett Event
Peter Bogdanovich attends the Big Sisters honors Carol Burnett event. His personal scandals often overshadowed his storied Hollywood career.
