Robert Evans dies at 89: 'The Godfather,' ‘Chinatown' producer's life in pictures
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![Robert Evans, the fast-living Hollywood producer who backed such seminal 1970s films as “ Chinatown ” and “ Harold and Maude, ” died Oct. 26 at 89. This is Evans in his New York office in 1957.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2019/10/29/USAT/66213604-47e6-40b4-91e3-bf12a0416c0b-AP_CORRECTION_Obit_Robert_Evans.jpg?width=660&height=519&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Robert Evans, the fast-living Hollywood producer who backed such seminal 1970s films as “Chinatown” and “Harold and Maude,” died Oct. 26 at 89. This is Evans in his New York office in 1957.
Marty Lederhandler, AP![In his Beverly Hills office in 1974, Evans talked about " Chinatown.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2019/10/29/USAT/0d5da6f3-7b5a-4b50-96ff-d99c58f19dfd-AP_19301624547509.jpg?width=660&height=445&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
In his Beverly Hills office in 1974, Evans talked about "Chinatown.
Jeff Robbins, AP![Evans and his wife, Leslie Ann Evans, at the 14th Annual Producers Guild Awards after party at the Century Plaza Hotel on March 2, 2003, in Los Angeles.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2019/10/29/USAT/a497d9cf-db9f-4f79-979c-05e8484fed22-GettyImages-1826990.jpg?width=660&height=424&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Evans and his wife, Leslie Ann Evans, at the 14th Annual Producers Guild Awards after party at the Century Plaza Hotel on March 2, 2003, in Los Angeles.
Vince Bucci, Getty Images![Evans accepted an award earlier that evening during the Producers Guild Awards.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2019/10/29/USAT/d55009da-ccde-4213-958f-3895a023ba64-GTY_1825414.jpg?width=660&height=431&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Evans accepted an award earlier that evening during the Producers Guild Awards.
Vince Bucci, Getty Images![Evans chatted with Gary Busey at Comedy Central ' s celebration of Evans ' animated series " Kid Notorious " on July 9, 2003, in Beverly Hills.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2019/10/29/USAT/ed32678f-0f0a-4245-abff-c66eaddb1bcc-GettyImages-2150709.jpg?width=660&height=439&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Evans chatted with Gary Busey at Comedy Central's celebration of Evans' animated series "Kid Notorious" on July 9, 2003, in Beverly Hills.
Amanda Edwards, Getty Images![Snoop Dogg joined Evans onstage at the Vibe Awards: Beats, Style, Flavor at the Santa Monica Civic Center on Nov. 20, 2003.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2019/10/29/USAT/f6fd83e6-ee91-4481-8f1f-b98ceb584881-GettyImages-2749689.jpg?width=429&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Snoop Dogg joined Evans onstage at the Vibe Awards: Beats, Style, Flavor at the Santa Monica Civic Center on Nov. 20, 2003.
Vince Bucci, Getty Images![Evans and wife Lady Victoria White during Variety ' s Centennial Gala at The Historic Beverly Hills Post Office on Dec. 2, 2005.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2019/10/29/USAT/c42973b7-ec7b-4258-ac99-72dd39938900-i_b0_evans_lline_22.jpg?width=470&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Evans and wife Lady Victoria White during Variety's Centennial Gala at The Historic Beverly Hills Post Office on Dec. 2, 2005.
Vince Bucci, Getty Images![He joined Jack Nicholson courtside at the Staples Center for an NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers on March 27, 2007.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2019/10/29/USAT/31203b9d-a93f-4dc7-b328-124bc30ba44c-AP_CORRECTION_Obit_Robert_Evans.3.jpg?width=660&height=505&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
He joined Jack Nicholson courtside at the Staples Center for an NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers on March 27, 2007.
Kevork Djansezian, AP![The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences saluted Evans (with Ali MacGraw) on May 22, 2008, in Beverly Hills.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2019/10/29/USAT/33fa558f-cc65-43d3-a960-6ca1cfebbce0-GettyImages-81210953.jpg?width=660&height=578&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences saluted Evans (with Ali MacGraw) on May 22, 2008, in Beverly Hills.
Stephen Shugerman, Getty Images![Evans and White at the 36th AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Warren Beatty held at the Kodak Theatre on June 12, 2008.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2019/10/29/USAT/c1413cab-109a-4b3f-bb7c-4d9d1a340198-GettyImages-81548138.jpg?width=421&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Evans and White at the 36th AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Warren Beatty held at the Kodak Theatre on June 12, 2008.
Frazer Harrison, Getty Images For AFI![Evans received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 30, 2012.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2019/10/29/USAT/907641d3-a593-451a-acbf-44545f2bd1b0-AFP_AFP_1LT4F0.jpg?width=453&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Evans received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 30, 2012.
Robyn Beck, AFP Via Getty Images![At an Evening for Cambodian Children ' s Fund honoring Sumner Redstone at The Paley Center for Media on April 17, 2012.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2019/10/29/USAT/262819af-b47a-4273-bc82-554948a4613b-GettyImages-143031802.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
At an Evening for Cambodian Children's Fund honoring Sumner Redstone at The Paley Center for Media on April 17, 2012.
Joe Scarnici, Getty Images![Evans attended the opening for the exhibit " Helmut Newton: White Women - Sleepless Nights - Big Nudes " at the Annenberg Space Photography in Los Angeles on June 27, 2013.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2019/10/29/USAT/65b1cef3-e409-4ae8-8b32-8403cbf147b2-AP_CORRECTION_Obit_Robert_Evans.2.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Evans attended the opening for the exhibit "Helmut Newton: White Women - Sleepless Nights - Big Nudes" at the Annenberg Space Photography in Los Angeles on June 27, 2013.
Richard Shotwell, Invision Via AP![On March 20, 2014, he was at the 2nd Annual Rebels with a Cause Gala at Paramount Studios.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2019/10/29/USAT/dc795481-ec04-4758-b84e-6d775841cdff-AFP_AFP_1LT4FO.jpg?width=660&height=460&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
On March 20, 2014, he was at the 2nd Annual Rebels with a Cause Gala at Paramount Studios.
Frazer Harrison, AFP Via Getty Images![John Stamos chatted with Evans on the red carpet.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2019/10/29/USAT/59f38208-40a4-40d8-9a8e-82ecbf664deb-GTY_479840917.jpg?width=660&height=439&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
John Stamos chatted with Evans on the red carpet.
Frazer Harrison, Getty Images![At the LA premiere of the documentary " Harry Benson: Shoot First, " on Nov. 9, 2016, Evans and Benson hung out.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2019/10/29/USAT/c7f24b88-a32e-47dd-8b08-ffe0e8ea967d-GettyImages-622116996.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
At the LA premiere of the documentary "Harry Benson: Shoot First," on Nov. 9, 2016, Evans and Benson hung out.
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