Frank Pierson

Frank Pierson
Frank Pierson in 2009
Born(1925-05-12)May 12, 1925
DiedJuly 22, 2012(2012-07-22) (aged 87)
Resting placeWestwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
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 for Best Original Screenplay

Frank Romer Pierson[1] (May 12, 1925 – July 22, 2012) was an American screenwriter and film director.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Frank Pierson Biography (1925-)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved October 6, 2010.
  2. ^ Byrge, Duane (July 23, 2012). [Frank Pierson, Former Movie Academy President, Writer and Director, Dies at 87.] The Hollywood Reporter
  3. ^ Yardley, William (July 24, 2012).Frank Pierson, Oscar-Winning Writer, Dies at 87. The New York Times