About
Robert Milton Young (November 22, 1924 – February 6, 2024) was an American film and television director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and producer. Young was considered a trailblazer in the independent filmmaking sector and for frequently casting Edward James Olmos in his movies, directing him in Alambrista! (1977), The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1982), Saving Grace (1986), Triumph of the Spirit (1989), Talent for the Game (1991), Roosters (1993), Slave of Dreams (1995), and Caught (1996). He produced Olmos's directorial debut, American Me (1992).
Known for
American PlayhouseSeries • 1982
Battlestar GalacticaSeries • 2004
American MeMovie • 1992
CaughtMovie • 1996
ExtremitiesMovie • 1986
Triumph of the SpiritMovie • 1989
Nothing But a ManMovie • 1964
The Ballad of Gregorio CortezMovie • 1983
Alambrista!Movie • 1977
Short EyesMovie • 1977
Dominick and EugeneMovie • 1988