Frank Pierson

Frank Pierson

Writing
May 12, 1925— July 23, 2012 (age 87)
Chappaqua, New York, USA

Also Known As

Frank Romer Pierson, Frank R. Pierson, Frank R. Robinson

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.

Movies

(3 total)
The Brothers Warner

The Brothers Warner

20086.6

as Self

The Making of 'Dog Day Afternoon'

The Making of 'Dog Day Afternoon'

20067.8

as Self

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

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

2008

as Self