Portrait of Frank Pierson

Frank Pierson

Bio: Frank Pierson 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
Born: Tue, May 12 1925
Birthplace: Chappaqua, New York, USA

Death: Mon, Jul 23 2012
Frank Pierson is 87 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
Frank Pierson would have been no older than 87 in A Star Is Born as 'Original Film Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 03 2018
Poster of Paradise
Paradise
Frank Pierson was 78 in Paradise as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Soldier's Girl
Soldier's Girl
Frank Pierson was 77 in Soldier's Girl as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 10 2003
Poster of Conspiracy
Conspiracy
Frank Pierson was 76 in Conspiracy as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 19 2001
Poster of Dirty Pictures
Dirty Pictures
Frank Pierson was 75 in Dirty Pictures as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 27 2000
Poster of Truman
Truman
Frank Pierson was 70 in Truman as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 1995
Poster of Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee
Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee
Frank Pierson was 69 in Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1994
Poster of Citizen Cohn
Citizen Cohn
Frank Pierson was 67 in Citizen Cohn as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 1992
Poster of Presumed Innocent
Presumed Innocent
Frank Pierson was 65 in Presumed Innocent as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 1990
Poster of Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture
Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture
Frank Pierson was 64 in Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of In Country
In Country
Frank Pierson was 64 in In Country as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1989
Poster of King of the Gypsies
King of the Gypsies
Frank Pierson was 53 in King of the Gypsies as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1978
Poster of A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
Frank Pierson was 51 in A Star Is Born as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1976
Poster of Dog Day Afternoon
Dog Day Afternoon
Frank Pierson was 50 in Dog Day Afternoon as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 21 1975
Poster of Amanda Fallon
Amanda Fallon
Frank Pierson was 47 in Amanda Fallon as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 04 1973
Poster of The Anderson Tapes
The Anderson Tapes
Frank Pierson was 46 in The Anderson Tapes as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 17 1971
Poster of The Neon Ceiling
The Neon Ceiling
Frank Pierson was 45 in The Neon Ceiling as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 08 1971
Poster of The Looking Glass War
The Looking Glass War
Frank Pierson was 44 in The Looking Glass War as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1970
Poster of Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke
Frank Pierson was 42 in Cool Hand Luke as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1967
Poster of The Happening
The Happening
Frank Pierson was 42 in The Happening as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 17 1967
Poster of Cat Ballou
Cat Ballou
Frank Pierson was 40 in Cat Ballou as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1965

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 Good Wife
The Good Wife
Frank Pierson was 84+ in The Good Wife as 'Writer, Consulting Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Mad Men
Mad Men
Frank Pierson was 82+ in Mad Men as 'Consulting Producer, Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 19 2007
Poster of The L Word
The L Word
Frank Pierson was 78+ in The L Word as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 2004
Poster of The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Frank Pierson was 60+ in The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Nichols
Nichols
Frank Pierson was 46+ in Nichols as 'Director, Story, Producer, Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1971
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Frank Pierson was 35+ in Route 66 as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
Frank Pierson was 32+ in Have Gun, Will Travel as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957