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 Dec 2, 2025 )
  • Polly Stokes

    ( Sep 1, 1948 to Dec 2, 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

1990
Presumed Innocent
Presumed Innocent as Screenplay
1989
In Country
In Country as Screenplay
1975
Dog Day Afternoon
Dog Day Afternoon as Screenplay
1973
1971
1967
Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke as Screenplay
The Happening
The Happening as Screenplay
1965
Cat Ballou
Cat Ballou as Screenplay
2004
Paradise
Paradise as Director
2003
Soldier's Girl
Soldier's Girl as Director
2001
Conspiracy
Conspiracy as Director
2000
Dirty Pictures
Dirty Pictures as Director
1995
Truman
Truman as Director
1992
Citizen Cohn
Citizen Cohn as Director
1978
King of the Gypsies
King of the Gypsies as Director, Screenplay
1976
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born as Director, Screenplay
1971
1969
The Looking Glass War
The Looking Glass War as Director, Writer
1971
Nichols
Nichols as Creator