Oscar-nominated Hollywood film-maker James Toback has been accused by nearly 40 women of sexual harassment. <br/><br/>The Los Angeles Times said 31 of the women had spoken on the record about their experiences, which span the last 30 years. <br/><br/>Toback has denied the allegations and said he had never met any of the women in question or, if he did, it was for five minutes and have no recollection. <br/><br/>The writer and director was nominated for best screenplay for 1991's Bugsy. The mobster film starred Warren Beatty and Annette Bening. <br/><br/>He has also directed Robert Downey Jr in three films, including Black and White and The Pick-Up Artist.