Frank Pierson

Frank Romer Pierson (May 12, 1925 – July 22, 2012) was an American movie director, movie producer, and screenwriter. He was known for his works in Dog Day Afternoon, Cool Hand Luke, A Star is Born, Soldier's Girl, and King of Gypsies. He won an Academy Award in 1975.

Frank Pierson
Frank Pierson in 2009
Born	Frank Romer Pierson (1925-05-12)May 12, 1925 Chappaqua, New York, U.S.
Died	July 22, 2012(2012-07-22) (aged 87) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Cause of death	Natural Causes
Nationality	American
Education	B.A. from Harvard College
Alma mater	Harvard College
Occupation(s)	Director, screenwriter
Years active	1944 – 2012
Spouse(s)	Helene Pierson (? – 2012; his death)
Children	2
Awards	Academy Award (1975)

He was born on May 12, 1925 in Chappaqua, New York.^[1] He studied at Harvard College. He was married to Helene Pierson until his death. He died on July 22, 2012 in his Los Angeles, California home from natural causes, aged 87.^[2]