Frank Pierson

Frank Pierson

Known For

Writing

Born

1925-05-12 in Chappaqua, New York, USA

Died

2012-07-23

Biography

Frank Pierson (May 12, 1925 - July 23, 2012) was an American writer, producer and director for film and television, honoured with an Academy Award in the category "Best Writing, Original Screenplay" for the movie "Dog Day Afternoon". He was a Harvard graduate with an BA in Cultural Anthropology.

Most Known For

The Brothers Warner

The Brothers Warner

as Self

A Natural Born World-Shaker: The Making of 'Cool Hand Luke'

A Natural Born World-Shaker: The Making of 'Cool Hand Luke'

as Self

The Making of 'Dog Day Afternoon'

The Making of 'Dog Day Afternoon'

as Self