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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Rendezvous in Space
Rendezvous in Space
Frank Capra was 67 in Rendezvous in Space as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 10 1964
Poster of Pocketful of Miracles
Pocketful of Miracles
Frank Capra was 64 in Pocketful of Miracles as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: 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 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 1959
Poster of The Unchained Goddess
The Unchained Goddess
Frank Capra was 60 in The Unchained Goddess as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: 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 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1957
Poster of Hemo the Magnificent
Hemo the Magnificent
Frank Capra was 59 in Hemo the Magnificent as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 20 1957
Poster of Our Mr. Sun
Our Mr. Sun
Frank Capra was 59 in Our Mr. Sun as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 19 1956
Poster of The Fallbrook Story
The Fallbrook Story
Frank Capra was 54 in The Fallbrook Story as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of Westward the Women
Westward the Women
Frank Capra was 54 in Westward the Women as 'Story'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 20 1951
Poster of Riding High
Riding High
Frank Capra was 52 in Riding High as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 12 1950
Poster of Design for Death
Design for Death
Frank Capra was 51 in Design for Death as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 10 1948
Poster of State of the Union
State of the Union
Frank Capra was 50 in State of the Union as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: 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, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1946
Poster of Five Came Back: The Reference Films
Five Came Back: The Reference Films
Frank Capra was 49 in Five Came Back: The Reference Films as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 16 1946
Poster of Here Is Germany
Here Is Germany
Frank Capra was 48 in Here Is Germany as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 09 1945
Poster of War Comes to America
War Comes to America
Frank Capra was 48 in War Comes to America as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 14 1945
Poster of Why We Fight
Why We Fight
Frank Capra was 48 in Why We Fight as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 10 1945
Poster of Your Job in Germany
Your Job in Germany
Frank Capra was 47 in Your Job in Germany as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1944
Poster of The Negro Soldier
The Negro Soldier
Frank Capra was 46 in The Negro Soldier as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 10 1944
Poster of Tunisian Victory
Tunisian Victory
Frank Capra was 46 in Tunisian Victory as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 27 1942
Poster of Meet John Doe
Meet John Doe
Frank Capra was 43 in Meet John Doe as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1938
Poster of Lost Horizon
Lost Horizon
Frank Capra was 39 in Lost Horizon as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1936
Poster of Broadway Bill
Broadway Bill
Frank Capra was 37 in Broadway Bill as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 30 1934
Poster of It Happened One Night
It Happened One Night
Frank Capra was 36 in It Happened One Night as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1932
Poster of American Madness
American Madness
Frank Capra was 35 in American Madness as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 15 1932
Poster of Forbidden
Forbidden
Frank Capra was 34 in Forbidden as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 08 1932
Poster of Platinum Blonde
Platinum Blonde
Frank Capra was 34 in Platinum Blonde as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1931
Poster of The Miracle Woman
The Miracle Woman
Frank Capra was 34 in The Miracle Woman as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1931
Poster of Dirigible
Dirigible
Frank Capra was 33 in Dirigible as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1931
Poster of Rain or Shine
Rain or Shine
Frank Capra was 33 in Rain or Shine as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1930
Poster of Ladies of Leisure
Ladies of Leisure
Frank Capra was 32 in Ladies of Leisure as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 1930
Poster of Flight
Flight
Frank Capra was 32 in Flight as 'Director, Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1929
Poster of The Donovan Affair
The Donovan Affair
Frank Capra was 31 in The Donovan Affair as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 11 1929
Poster of The Younger Generation
The Younger Generation
Frank Capra was 31 in The Younger Generation as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 30 1928
Poster of The Burglar
The Burglar
Frank Capra was 31 in The Burglar as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 12 1928
Poster of Submarine
Submarine
Frank Capra was 31 in Submarine as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 18 1928
Poster of The Matinee Idol
The Matinee Idol
Frank Capra was 30 in The Matinee Idol as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1928
Poster of The Swim Princess
The Swim Princess
Frank Capra was 30 in The Swim Princess as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 06 1928
Poster of That Certain Thing
That Certain Thing
Frank Capra was 30 in That Certain Thing as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1928
Poster of Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks
Frank Capra was 30 in Fiddlesticks as 'Story'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 31 1927
Poster of His First Flame
His First Flame
Frank Capra was 29 in His First Flame as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 02 1927
Poster of Long Pants
Long Pants
Frank Capra was 29 in Long Pants as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1927
Poster of The Strong Man
The Strong Man
Frank Capra was 29 in The Strong Man as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1926
Poster of Tramp, Tramp, Tramp
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp
Frank Capra was 28 in Tramp, Tramp, Tramp as 'Scenario Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 21 1926
Poster of Saturday Afternoon
Saturday Afternoon
Frank Capra was 28 in Saturday Afternoon as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 31 1926
Poster of Cold Turkey
Cold Turkey
Frank Capra was 28 in Cold Turkey as 'Scenario Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 30 1925
Poster of Lucky Stars
Lucky Stars
Frank Capra was 28 in Lucky Stars as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 15 1925
Poster of The Iron Nag
The Iron Nag
Frank Capra was 28 in The Iron Nag as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 09 1925
Poster of Sneezing Beezers
Sneezing Beezers
Frank Capra was 28 in Sneezing Beezers as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 14 1925
Poster of Good Morning, Nurse
Good Morning, Nurse
Frank Capra was 28 in Good Morning, Nurse as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 30 1925
Poster of The Marriage Circus
The Marriage Circus
Frank Capra was 27 in The Marriage Circus as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 17 1925
Poster of All Night Long
All Night Long
Frank Capra was 27 in All Night Long as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 18 1924
Poster of Little Robinson Corkscrew
Little Robinson Corkscrew
Frank Capra was 27 in Little Robinson Corkscrew as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 21 1924
Poster of Jubilo, Jr.
Jubilo, Jr.
Frank Capra was 27 in Jubilo, Jr. as 'Scenario Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 28 1924
Poster of 3 Days to Live
3 Days to Live
Frank Capra was 26 in 3 Days to Live as 'Editor, Writer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1922
Poster of The Italian Warship Libia
The Italian Warship Libia
Frank Capra was 24 in The Italian Warship Libia as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 19 1956