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(1925-2012) Writer. Frank Pierson was born in Chappaqua, New York, and died in Los Angeles, California. He was an Oscar-winning screenwriter.

Full Name

Frank Pierson

Locations

Westchester

Author's Timeline

1925

BIRTH

Frank Romer Pierson was born in Chappaqua, New York, on May 12, 1925.

1965

LITWORK

Cat Ballou


Screenplay written with Walter Newman and nominated for an Academy Award.

1967

LITWORK

Cool Hand Luke


Screenplay written with Donn Pearce and nominated for an Academy Award.

1967

LITWORK

The Happening


Screenplay.

1971

LITWORK

The Anderson Tapes


Screenplay.

1975

LITWORK

Dog Day Afternoon


Screenplay. Mr. Pierson won an Oscar for writing "Dog Day Afternoon."

1976

LITWORK

A Star Is Born


Screenplay.

1989

LITWORK

In Country


Screenplay.

1990

LITWORK

Presumed Innocent


Screenplay.

2012

DEATH

Frank Pierson died at his home in Los Angeles, California, on July 23, 2012.

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