Robert Getchell

Biography

Robert Getchell (December 6, 1936 - October 21, 2017) was an American screenwriter. He is probably best known for writing Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore and creating the Sitcom Alice.

Career Overview

Robert Getchell has 10 screen credits in a career dating back to 1974. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Nikita with 1 titles. Signature works include The Client, This Boy's Life, Point of No Return. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Writing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 10
Birth Date: 1936-12-06 00:00:00
Birth Place: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

Nikita (1 titles)
Shaft Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Harvey Keitel (2 collaborations)
Brad Renfro (1 collaborations)
Susan Sarandon (1 collaborations)
Tommy Lee Jones (1 collaborations)
Mary-Louise Parker (1 collaborations)
Anthony LaPaglia (1 collaborations)
Bradley Whitford (1 collaborations)
Will Patton (1 collaborations)
Anthony Edwards (1 collaborations)
J.T. Walsh (1 collaborations)

Credits

writing (9 credits)
- The Client
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1994
- This Boy's Life
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1993
- Point of No Return
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1993
- Stella
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1990
- Sweet Dreams
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1985
- Mommie Dearest
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1981
- Bound for Glory
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1976
- Alice
  
  - Pilot (1976) ... writer writing
  
  1976
- Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1974
creators (1 credits)
- Alice
  
  creator
  
  creators
  
  1976