Frank Pierson

Frank Pierson

Deceased · Born: May 12, 1925 · Died: Jul 22, 2012

Personal Details

BornMay 12, 1925 Chappaqua, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Helene Szamet

    ( Jun 24, 1990 to Jul 22, 2012 )
  • Dori Pierson

    ( Dec 7, 1978 to May 10, 2025 )
  • Polly Stokes

    ( Sep 1, 1948 to May 10, 2025 )
Parents
  • Louise Randall Pierson

Biography

Frank Pierson, a renowned producer and writer, entered the world on May 12, 1925, in the charming town of Chappaqua, located in the state of New York, United States of America. This talented individual made significant contributions to the world of cinema, leaving behind a lasting legacy through his work on iconic films such as Dog Day Afternoon, released in 1975, Presumed Innocent, which premiered in 1990, and the classic Cool Hand Luke, which was first shown to audiences in 1967.

Throughout his life, Frank Pierson was blessed with the love and companionship of three remarkable women, Helene Szamet, Dori Pierson, and Polly Stokes, whom he chose to share his life with.

Sadly, Frank Pierson's time on this earth came to an end on July 22, 2012, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, located in the state of California, United States of America.

Career

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2008
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{"id":151123,"title":"Based on a True Story","year":"2006","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/based-on-a-true-story-2004","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_151123.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_151123.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":156824,"title":"Perfect Moment","year":"1997","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/perfect-moment","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156824.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156824.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
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1990
Presumed Innocent
Presumed Innocent as Screenplay
{"id":60379,"title":"In Country","year":"1989","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/in-country-1989","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60379.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60379.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
In Country
In Country as Screenplay
{"id":3934,"title":"Dog Day Afternoon","year":"1975","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dog-day-afternoon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/56jcb52n7av0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/56jcb52n7av0.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Dog Day Afternoon
Dog Day Afternoon as Screenplay
{"id":191512,"title":"Amanda Fallon","year":"1973","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/amanda-fallon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_191512.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_191512.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
{"id":22626,"title":"The Anderson Tapes","year":"1971","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-anderson-tapes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7g576m77d7g0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7g576m77d7g0.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
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1967
Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke as Screenplay
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The Happening
The Happening as Screenplay
{"id":4012,"title":"Cat Ballou","year":"1965","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cat-ballou","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4012.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4012.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
Cat Ballou
Cat Ballou as Screenplay
{"id":152335,"title":"Paradise","year":"2004","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/paradise-2004","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_152335.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_152335.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Paradise
Paradise as Director
{"id":4444,"title":"Soldier's Girl","year":"2003","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/soldiers-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4444.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4444.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Soldier's Girl
Soldier's Girl as Director
{"id":15314,"title":"Conspiracy","year":"2001","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/conspiracy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15314.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15314.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Conspiracy
Conspiracy as Director
{"id":54704,"title":"Dirty Pictures","year":"2000","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dirty-pictures-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54704.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54704.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Dirty Pictures
Dirty Pictures as Director
{"id":57549,"title":"Truman","year":"1995","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/truman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57549.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57549.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Truman
Truman as Director
{"id":58367,"title":"Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee","year":"1994","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lakota-woman-siege-at-wounded-knee","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58367.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58367.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
{"id":13395,"title":"Citizen Cohn","year":"1992","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/citizen-cohn","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13395.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13395.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Citizen Cohn
Citizen Cohn as Director
{"id":93512,"title":"Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture","year":"1990","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/somebody-has-to-shoot-the-picture","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_93512.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_93512.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
{"id":7353,"title":"King of the Gypsies","year":"1978","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/king-of-the-gypsies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7353.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7353.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
King of the Gypsies
King of the Gypsies as Director, Screenplay
{"id":5950,"title":"A Star Is Born","year":"1976","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-star-is-born","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_5950.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_5950.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born as Director, Screenplay
{"id":94335,"title":"The Neon Ceiling","year":"1971","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-neon-ceiling","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94335.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94335.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
{"id":87075,"title":"The Looking Glass War","year":"1969","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-looking-glass-war","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87075.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87075.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
The Looking Glass War
The Looking Glass War as Director, Writer
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1971
Nichols
Nichols as Creator