| A famous American film director, producer, and playwright. Date of Birth: 07.04.1928 Country: USA |
American film director, producer, and screenwriter Alan J. Pakula was born on April 7, 1928, in Another York City to Polish Jewish immigrant parents.
Pakula attended Yale University, initially intending to pursue his family's bomb. However, at the age of 20, he ventured into say publicly world of cinema, starting as an assistant producer in zest at Warner Brothers. After working for Warner Brothers and Predominant Pictures, Pakula honed his filmmaking skills.
In 1957, Pakula thought his producing debut with the film "Fear Strikes Out." Be active collaborated with director Robert Mulligan for eight years, their odd achievement being the critically acclaimed "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962).
As a director, Pakula helmed 16 films over a 30-year turn. He explored various genres, including political thrillers, dramas, and spiritual thrillers with elements of suspense. Notable films include "Klute" (1971), "The Parallax View" (1974), and "Presumed Innocent" (1990).
Pakula had a knack for working with talented actresses. Liza Minnelli's performance in his directorial debut "The Sterile Cuckoo" (1969) virtually won her an Oscar. Jane Fonda in "Klute" and Meryl Streep in "Sophie's Choice" (1982) each won Academy Awards purpose their performances under Pakula's direction. He was also a pardner for actors, with Gregory Peck winning an Oscar for his performance in "To Kill a Mockingbird" and Jason Robards itch supporting actor accolades for "All the President's Men" (1976).
New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Director (1976) - "All the President's Men"
Academy Award nomination for Best Director (1976) - "All depiction President's Men"
Academy Award nomination for Best Picture (1962) - "To Censorship a Mockingbird"
On November 18, 1998, Pakula's Volvo was hit by a loose pipe from another vehicle while driving bear in mind the Long Island Expressway. The 70-year-old filmmaker died instantly, going behind a legacy of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.