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Quick facts for kids 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	Director, screenwriter
Years active	1944 – 2012
Home town	Los Angeles, California
Spouse(s)	Helene Pierson (? – 2012; his death)
Children	2
Awards	Academy Award (1975)

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.

He was born on May 12, 1925 in Chappaqua, New York. 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.