Alan J. Pakula_
New York City, New York, USA
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New York City, New York, USA
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Director
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New York City, New York, USA
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Languages
English
Spouses
Hope Lange (1963-1971), Hannah Pakula
Education
Yale University
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (Ἀλανοί)
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Alan J. Pakula is known for directing.
Born in New York City, New York, USA (died at age 70).
2 awards including Mary Pickford Award.
Alan J. Pakula has 19 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (19)
The Devil's Own
Director
See You in the Morning
Director, Producer, Writer
Orphans
Director, Writer
Dream Lover
Director, Producer
Rollover
Director
Starting Over
Director
Comes a Horseman
Director
All the President's Men
Director
The Parallax View
Director, Producer
Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing
Director, Producer
AWARDS (2)
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Mary Pickford Award
WON
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National Board of Review Award for Best Film
WON
Biography
Alan Jay Pakula (April 7, 1928 – November 19, 1998) was an American film director, writer and producer. He was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Picture for To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), Best Director for All the President's Men (1976) and Best Adapted Screenplay for Sophie's Choice (1982).
Pakula was also notable for directing his "paranoia trilogy": Klute (1971), The Parallax View (1974) and All the President's Men (1976).
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How old was Alan J. Pakula?
Alan J. Pakula was born on and passed away on at the age of 70.
Where was Alan J. Pakula born?
Alan J. Pakula was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Alan J. Pakula been in?
Alan J. Pakula has 19 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Devil's Own (1997), See You in the Morning (1989), Orphans (1987), Dream Lover (1986), Rollover (1981).
What is Alan J. Pakula known for?
Alan J. Pakula is primarily known as a director. Alan Jay Pakula (April 7, 1928 – November 19, 1998) was an American film director, writer and producer. He was nominated for three Academy Awards:…
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