Robert Altman (1925–2006) was a renowned director and screenwriter best known for his subversive and genre-bending works, such as Nashville and MASH, that often included large ensemble casts. In recognition for his long career and impactful films, he received the Academy Honorary Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2006. He wrote the introduction to Short Cuts, a collection of stories by Raymond Carver that were adapted into the film of the same name directed by Altman.
