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Frank Capra

(1897–1991) Film Director United States

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Frank Capra was a film director from the United States, best known for Name above the title.

Quick Facts About Frank Capra

Born
May 18, 1897
Died
September 3, 1991
Nationality
United States
Profession
Film Director
Notable works
Name above the title
Spouse
Helen Howell

About Frank Capra

Frank Russell Capra was an Italian-born American film director, producer, and screenwriter who was the creative force behind several major award-winning films of the 1930s and 1940s. Born in Italy and raised in Los Angeles from the age of five, his rags-to-riches story has led film historians such as Ian Freer to consider him the "American Dream personified".

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Academy Award for Best Director AFI Life Achievement Award Legion of Merit Distinguished Service Medal American Campaign Medal Inter-Allied Victory Medals Inkpot Award National Medal of Arts
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National Board of Review Award for Best Film World War II Victory Medal star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Golden Plate Award Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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