Robert Evans

Birth Name:

Robert J. Shapera

Birth Date:

June 29, 1930

Birth Place:

New York, New York

Death Date:

October 26, 2019

Place of Death:

1033 Woodland Drive, Beverly Hills, California

Age:

Cause of Death:

Stoke related issues

Cemetery Name:

Ferncliff Cemetery

Claim to Fame:

Show Business

Robert Evans (1930–2019) was a charismatic and influential American film producer and studio executive who played a pivotal role in shaping modern Hollywood. Born in New York City, he began his career as a radio actor and model before being discovered by actress Norma Shearer, which led to a brief stint as an actor. His true impact came after he became head of production at Paramount Pictures in 1966, where he transformed the struggling studio into a major force by backing critically acclaimed and commercially successful films such as Rosemary's Baby, Love Story, The Godfather, and Chinatown. Known for his bold instincts and flair for drama both on and off screen, Evans later became an independent producer, working on films like Marathon Man and Urban Cowboy. His personal life was marked by multiple marriages, most famously to actress Ali MacGraw, and a period of drug-related scandals in the 1980s. He chronicled his colorful life in the bestselling memoir The Kid Stays in the Picture, which became a cult-favorite documentary. Remembered as one of the defining figures of the New Hollywood era, he passed away at his home in Beverly Hills, California and was interred in the family crypt at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York.

Fun Facts

Orson Welles’ final film, The Other Side of the Wind (filmed 1970–1976 and released in 2018), a satire of 1970s Hollywood, has a young studio boss, “Max David”, played by Geoffrey Land, who Welles admitted was a spoof of Evans.

Dissatisfied with his own acting abilities, he was determined to become a producer. He got his start by purchasing the rights to a 1966 novel titled The Detective which Evans made into a movie starring Frank Sinatra, Lee Remick, Jack Klugman, Robert Duvall and Jacqueline Bisset, in 1968.

The Paramount+ miniseries The Offer (2022) is a dramatic docudrama about the making of The Godfather, focusing on producer Albert S. Ruddy’s experiences working with Paramount Studio Head of Production Robert Evans. The 10-episode series explores the challenges of producing the iconic film, including pushback from the mob and the volatile studio environment.

Evans married seven times. He first married Sharon Hugueny in 1961, staying with her until 1962. Subsequently, he married Camilla Sparv (1964–1967), Ali MacGraw (1969–1973), Phyllis George (1977–1978), Catherine Oxenberg (1998), Leslie Ann Woodward (2002–2004), and Victoria White (2005–2006). Evans’s marriage to Oxenberg was annulled after nine days. He married his seventh wife, Victoria White O’Gara (widow of Lord White), while in Mexico, in August 2005. She filed for divorce on June 16, 2006, citing irreconcilable differences.

Cemetery Information:

Final Resting Place:

Ferncliff Cemetery

280 Secor Road

Hartsdale, New York, 10530

USA

North America

Map:

Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York

Grave Location:

Unit 10, Alcove DD, Private Room 1, Crypt 0005

Grave Location Description

Ferncliff Cemetery is made up of 3 mausoleums with the largest being Ferncliff Mausoleum. Standing at the main entrance, turn right and walk to the end of the exterior and enter through Unit 11 doorway. Take the stairs up to the second floor and turn right and walk down towards the end of the hallway. Take the next left that takes you over to Unit 10. Make the first right (CC is on the wall at eye level). Walk to the end of the hallway and the Evans Family crypt stands alone in the far corner.

Grave Location GPS

41.028073, -73.834777

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FAQ's

Robert Evans was born on June 29, 1930.

Robert Evans was born in New York, New York.

Robert Evans died on October 26, 2019.

Robert Evans died in 1033 Woodland Drive, Beverly Hills, California.

Robert Evans was 89.

The cause of death was Stoke related issues.

Robert Evans's grave is in Ferncliff Cemetery

Videos Featuring Robert Evans:

Robert Evans Interview 1977 (Godfather/Chinatown/Gatsby)

Remembering legendary Hollywood producer and studio head Robert Evans

Robert Evans on Late Night July 24, 2002

Robert Evans Epic Video Montage

Producer Robert Evans on Mia Farrow

Watch YouTube video titled EVERY time legendary studio exec Bob Evans gets mad | The Offer (2022)

Robert Evans