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Bob Rafelson, an influential figure in the New Hollywood era of the 1970s who was nominated for two Oscars for “Five Easy Pieces,” has died. He was 89.

Rafelson, who became an influential figure in the New Hollywood era of the 1970s, died on Saturday at his home in Aspen, Colo. He was 89.

Bob Rafelson, an iconoclastic director and producer who was a central figure of the New Hollywood movement that jump-started American cinema in the wa

Bob Rafelson co-created "The Monkees," directed the Oscar-nominated "Five Easy Pieces," and produced "Easy Rider" and "The Last Picture Show." He lived in Aspen.

Bob Rafelson, a co-creator of \

The film director was also well known for his work during the New Hollywood era.

The film director was also well known for his work during the New Hollywood era.

The filmmaker was a leader of the New Hollywood era, which saw a classical studio system giving way to rebellious young voices and fresh filmmaking styles.

The film director was also well known for his work during the New Hollywood era.

The film director was also well known for his work during the New Hollywood era.