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Frank Pierson

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Frank Pierson
Frank Pierson in 2009
Born
Frank Romer Pierson

(1925-05-12)May 12, 1925
DiedJuly 22, 2012(2012-07-22) (aged 87)
Cause of deathNatural Causes
NationalityAmerican
EducationB.A. from Harvard College
Alma materHarvard College
Occupation(s)Director, screenwriter
Years active1944 2012
Spouse(s)Helene Pierson
(? 2012; his death)
Children2
AwardsAcademy 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]

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  1. "Frank Pierson Biography (1925-)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved 2010-10-06.
  2. Yardley, William (July 24, 2012).Frank Pierson, Oscar-Winning Writer, Dies at 87. New York Times

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