Portrait of Frank Capra

Frank Capra

Bio: Frank Russell Capra (May 18, 1897 – September 3, 1991) was a Sicilian-born American film director and a creative force behind a number of films of the 1930s and 1940s, including It Happened One Night (1934), Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), You Can't Take It With You (1938), Mr
Born: Tue, May 18 1897
Birthplace: Bisacquino, Sicilia, Italia

Death: Tue, Sep 03 1991
Frank Capra is 94 years old
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Poster of Why We Fight: World War II: The Battle of China / War Comes to America
Why We Fight: World War II: The Battle of China / War Comes to America
Frank Capra would have been no older than
94 in Why We Fight: World War II: The Battle of China / War Comes to America
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Rendezvous in Space
Rendezvous in Space
Frank Capra was
67 in Rendezvous in Space
as 'Director'.
Thu, Sep 10 1964
Poster of Pocketful of Miracles
Pocketful of Miracles
Frank Capra was
64 in Pocketful of Miracles
as 'Director, Producer'.
Mon, Dec 18 1961
Poster of A Hole in the Head
A Hole in the Head
Frank Capra was
62 in A Hole in the Head
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Sep 15 1959
Poster of The Unchained Goddess
The Unchained Goddess
Frank Capra was
60 in The Unchained Goddess
as 'Writer, Producer'.
Wed, Feb 12 1958
Poster of The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays
The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays
Frank Capra was
60 in The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Fri, Oct 25 1957
Poster of Hemo the Magnificent
Hemo the Magnificent
Frank Capra was
59 in Hemo the Magnificent
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Wed, Mar 20 1957
Poster of Our Mr. Sun
Our Mr. Sun
Frank Capra was
59 in Our Mr. Sun
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Mon, Nov 19 1956
Poster of The Fallbrook Story
The Fallbrook Story
Frank Capra was
54 in The Fallbrook Story
as 'Producer, Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of Westward the Women
Westward the Women
Frank Capra was
54 in Westward the Women
as 'Story'.
Sun, Dec 16 1951
Poster of Here Comes the Groom
Here Comes the Groom
Frank Capra was
54 in Here Comes the Groom
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Sep 20 1951
Poster of Riding High
Riding High
Frank Capra was
52 in Riding High
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Apr 12 1950
Poster of State of the Union
State of the Union
Frank Capra was
50 in State of the Union
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Apr 30 1948
Poster of It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life
Frank Capra was
49 in It's a Wonderful Life
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Fri, Dec 20 1946
Poster of Here Is Germany
Here Is Germany
Frank Capra was
48 in Here Is Germany
as 'Director'.
Mon, Dec 31 1945
Poster of Know Your Enemy: Japan
Know Your Enemy: Japan
Frank Capra was
48 in Know Your Enemy: Japan
as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Thu, Aug 09 1945
Poster of Why We Fight
Why We Fight
Frank Capra was
48 in Why We Fight
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jun 14 1945
Poster of War Comes to America
War Comes to America
Frank Capra was
48 in War Comes to America
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jun 14 1945
Poster of Two Down and One to Go
Two Down and One to Go
Frank Capra was
47 in Two Down and One to Go
as 'Director'.
Thu, May 10 1945
Poster of Your Job in Germany
Your Job in Germany
Frank Capra was
47 in Your Job in Germany
as 'Producer, Director'.
Sun, Apr 15 1945
Poster of Our Job in Japan
Our Job in Japan
Frank Capra was
47 in Our Job in Japan
as 'Director'.
Thu, Feb 08 1945
Poster of Why We Fight: The Battle of China
Why We Fight: The Battle of China
Frank Capra was
47 in Why We Fight: The Battle of China
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 01 1944
Poster of Arsenic and Old Lace
Arsenic and Old Lace
Frank Capra was
47 in Arsenic and Old Lace
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Sep 01 1944
Poster of The Negro Soldier
The Negro Soldier
Frank Capra was
46 in The Negro Soldier
as 'Producer'.
Mon, Apr 10 1944
Poster of Tunisian Victory
Tunisian Victory
Frank Capra was
46 in Tunisian Victory
as 'Director'.
Thu, Mar 23 1944
Poster of Attack in the Pacific
Attack in the Pacific
Frank Capra was
46 in Attack in the Pacific
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1944
Poster of Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia
Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia
Frank Capra was
46 in Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Nov 13 1943
Poster of Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain
Frank Capra was
46 in Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain
as 'Director'.
Sun, Oct 10 1943
Poster of Why We Fight: Divide and Conquer
Why We Fight: Divide and Conquer
Frank Capra was
45 in Why We Fight: Divide and Conquer
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Jan 02 1943
Poster of Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike
Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike
Frank Capra was
45 in Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1943
Poster of Why We Fight: Prelude to War
Why We Fight: Prelude to War
Frank Capra was
45 in Why We Fight: Prelude to War
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 27 1942
Poster of Meet John Doe
Meet John Doe
Frank Capra was
43 in Meet John Doe
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Mar 14 1941
Poster of Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Frank Capra was
43 in Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
as 'Supervisor of Production Resources'.
Wed, Jul 31 1940
Poster of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Frank Capra was
42 in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
as 'Director'.
Thu, Oct 19 1939
Poster of You Can't Take It with You
You Can't Take It with You
Frank Capra was
41 in You Can't Take It with You
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Sep 01 1938
Poster of Lost Horizon
Lost Horizon
Frank Capra was
39 in Lost Horizon
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Mar 03 1937
Poster of Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Frank Capra was
38 in Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Apr 09 1936
Poster of Broadway Bill
Broadway Bill
Frank Capra was
37 in Broadway Bill
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Nov 30 1934
Poster of It Happened One Night
It Happened One Night
Frank Capra was
36 in It Happened One Night
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Feb 22 1934
Poster of Lady for a Day
Lady for a Day
Frank Capra was
36 in Lady for a Day
as 'Director'.
Wed, Sep 13 1933
Poster of The Bitter Tea of General Yen
The Bitter Tea of General Yen
Frank Capra was
35 in The Bitter Tea of General Yen
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Dec 25 1932
Poster of American Madness
American Madness
Frank Capra was
35 in American Madness
as 'Director, Producer'.
Mon, Aug 15 1932
Poster of Forbidden
Forbidden
Frank Capra was
34 in Forbidden
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Fri, Jan 08 1932
Poster of Platinum Blonde
Platinum Blonde
Frank Capra was
34 in Platinum Blonde
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Oct 31 1931
Poster of The Miracle Woman
The Miracle Woman
Frank Capra was
34 in The Miracle Woman
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Jul 17 1931
Poster of Dirigible
Dirigible
Frank Capra was
33 in Dirigible
as 'Director'.
Sun, Feb 01 1931
Poster of Rain or Shine
Rain or Shine
Frank Capra was
33 in Rain or Shine
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Aug 15 1930
Poster of Ladies of Leisure
Ladies of Leisure
Frank Capra was
32 in Ladies of Leisure
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 05 1930
Poster of Flight
Flight
Frank Capra was
32 in Flight
as 'Director, Dialogue'.
Sat, Sep 14 1929
Poster of The Donovan Affair
The Donovan Affair
Frank Capra was
31 in The Donovan Affair
as 'Director'.
Thu, Apr 11 1929
Poster of The Younger Generation
The Younger Generation
Frank Capra was
31 in The Younger Generation
as 'Director'.
Mon, Mar 04 1929
Poster of The Power of the Press
The Power of the Press
Frank Capra was
31 in The Power of the Press
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 30 1928
Poster of The Burglar
The Burglar
Frank Capra was
31 in The Burglar
as 'Director, Writer'.
Wed, Sep 12 1928
Poster of Submarine
Submarine
Frank Capra was
31 in Submarine
as 'Director'.
Tue, Aug 28 1928
Poster of Say It with Sables
Say It with Sables
Frank Capra was
31 in Say It with Sables
as 'Director, Story'.
Fri, Jul 13 1928
Poster of The Way of the Strong
The Way of the Strong
Frank Capra was
31 in The Way of the Strong
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jun 18 1928
Poster of The Matinee Idol
The Matinee Idol
Frank Capra was
30 in The Matinee Idol
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Mar 14 1928
Poster of The Swim Princess
The Swim Princess
Frank Capra was
30 in The Swim Princess
as 'Writer'.
Sun, Feb 26 1928
Poster of So This Is Love
So This Is Love
Frank Capra was
30 in So This Is Love
as 'Director'.
Mon, Feb 06 1928
Poster of That Certain Thing
That Certain Thing
Frank Capra was
30 in That Certain Thing
as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Sun, Jan 01 1928
Poster of Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks
Frank Capra was
30 in Fiddlesticks
as 'Story'.
Sun, Nov 27 1927
Poster of For the Love of Mike
For the Love of Mike
Frank Capra was
30 in For the Love of Mike
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 31 1927
Poster of His First Flame
His First Flame
Frank Capra was
29 in His First Flame
as 'Story'.
Mon, May 02 1927
Poster of Long Pants
Long Pants
Frank Capra was
29 in Long Pants
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 26 1927
Poster of The Strong Man
The Strong Man
Frank Capra was
29 in The Strong Man
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 19 1926
Poster of Tramp, Tramp, Tramp
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp
Frank Capra was
28 in Tramp, Tramp, Tramp
as 'Scenario Writer'.
Sun, Mar 21 1926
Poster of Saturday Afternoon
Saturday Afternoon
Frank Capra was
28 in Saturday Afternoon
as 'Story'.
Sun, Jan 31 1926
Poster of Cold Turkey
Cold Turkey
Frank Capra was
28 in Cold Turkey
as 'Scenario Writer'.
Sun, Aug 30 1925
Poster of Lucky Stars
Lucky Stars
Frank Capra was
28 in Lucky Stars
as 'Story'.
Sat, Aug 15 1925
Poster of The Iron Nag
The Iron Nag
Frank Capra was
28 in The Iron Nag
as 'Writer'.
Sun, Aug 09 1925
Poster of Sneezing Beezers
Sneezing Beezers
Frank Capra was
28 in Sneezing Beezers
as 'Writer'.
Sun, Jul 19 1925
Poster of Super-Hooper-Dyne Lizzies
Super-Hooper-Dyne Lizzies
Frank Capra was
28 in Super-Hooper-Dyne Lizzies
as 'Writer'.
Sun, Jun 14 1925
Poster of Good Morning, Nurse
Good Morning, Nurse
Frank Capra was
28 in Good Morning, Nurse
as 'Story'.
Sat, May 30 1925
Poster of The Marriage Circus
The Marriage Circus
Frank Capra was
27 in The Marriage Circus
as 'Writer'.
Sun, Apr 12 1925
Poster of Boobs in the Wood
Boobs in the Wood
Frank Capra was
27 in Boobs in the Wood
as 'Writer'.
Sun, Feb 01 1925
Poster of The Wild Goose Chaser
The Wild Goose Chaser
Frank Capra was
27 in The Wild Goose Chaser
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Jan 17 1925
Poster of All Night Long
All Night Long
Frank Capra was
27 in All Night Long
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Nov 08 1924
Poster of Riders of the Purple Cows
Riders of the Purple Cows
Frank Capra was
27 in Riders of the Purple Cows
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Oct 18 1924
Poster of Little Robinson Corkscrew
Little Robinson Corkscrew
Frank Capra was
27 in Little Robinson Corkscrew
as 'Writer'.
Sun, Sep 21 1924
Poster of Jubilo, Jr.
Jubilo, Jr.
Frank Capra was
27 in Jubilo, Jr.
as 'Scenario Writer'.
Sat, Jun 28 1924
Poster of 3 Days to Live
3 Days to Live
Frank Capra was
26 in 3 Days to Live
as 'Writer, Editor'.
Mon, Apr 21 1924
Poster of Fulta Fisher's Boarding House
Fulta Fisher's Boarding House
Frank Capra was
24 in Fulta Fisher's Boarding House
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 01 1922
Poster of The Italian Warship Libia
The Italian Warship Libia
Frank Capra was
24 in The Italian Warship Libia
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Dec 03 1921

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Bell System Science
The Bell System Science
Frank Capra was
59+ in The Bell System Science
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 19 1956