Frank Pierson
Writing
Biography
Frank Pierson (May 12, 1925 - July 23, 2012) 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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Frank Pierson
Conspiracy
2001
Cat Ballou
1965
Filmography
Acting (3)
2008
The Brothers Warneras Self
6.6
2006
7.8
Production & Directing (25)
2018
A Star Is BornOriginal Film Writer
7.5
2004
ParadiseDirector
4.1
2003
Soldier's GirlDirector
7.0
2001
ConspiracyDirector
7.3
2001
ConspiracyExecutive Producer
7.3
2000
Dirty PicturesDirector
6.1
1995
TrumanDirector
7.4
1994
6.7
1992
Citizen CohnDirector
6.3
1990
7.0
1990
Presumed InnocentScreenplay
6.8
1989
In CountryScreenplay
5.6
1978
King of the GypsiesDirector
5.9
1978
King of the GypsiesScreenplay
5.9
1976
A Star Is BornDirector
6.0
1976
A Star Is BornScreenplay
6.0
1975
Dog Day AfternoonScreenplay
7.9
1973
Amanda FallonWriter
8.0
1971
The Anderson TapesScreenplay
6.1
1971
The Neon CeilingDirector
7.8
1970
The Looking Glass WarDirector
5.6
1970
The Looking Glass WarWriter
5.6
1967
Cool Hand LukeScreenplay
7.7
1967
The HappeningScreenplay
6.3
1965
Cat BallouScreenplay
6.4