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Frank Pierson | |
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 Frank Pierson in 2009 | |
| Born | Frank Romer Pierson May 12, 1925 Chappaqua, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 22, 2012 (aged 87) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Natural Causes |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | B.A. from Harvard College |
| Alma mater | Harvard College |
| Occupation(s) | Director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1944 – 2012 |
| Spouse(s) | Helene Pierson (? – 2012; his death) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Academy Award (1975) |
Frank Romer Pierson (May 12, 1925 – July 22, 2012) was an American movie director, movie producer, and screenwriter. He was known for his works in Dog Day Afternoon, Cool Hand Luke, A Star is Born, Soldier's Girl, and King of Gypsies. He won an Academy Award in 1975.
He was born on May 12, 1925 in Chappaqua, New York.[1] He studied at Harvard College. He was married to Helene Pierson until his death. He died on July 22, 2012 in his Los Angeles, California home from natural causes, aged 87.[2]
- ↑ "Frank Pierson Biography (1925-)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved 2010-10-06.
- ↑ Yardley, William (July 24, 2012).Frank Pierson, Oscar-Winning Writer, Dies at 87. New York Times