Arthur Penn

Arthur Penn was a director and producer known for his iconic film 'Bonnie and Clyde' which won two Academy Awards.

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Profession :

Director | Fiction Writer | Producer

Birthday :

September 27, 1922

Death Date:

September 28, 2010

Age :

88

Arthur Penn was a renowned American film and theater director, recognized for his innovative work during the 1960s. He introduced the use of jump cuts in films, a technique that has become a fundamental aspect of contemporary cinema. Some of his most notable works include the films “Bonnie and Clyde,” “Little Big Man,” and “Night Moves,” as well as the critically acclaimed plays “Two for the Seesaw” and “The Miracle Worker.” Penn received a Tony Award for his direction of “Two for the Seesaw” and was responsible for Anne Bancroft’s Broadway debut in “The Miracle Worker.” Notably, his direction of ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ led to Academy Awards for both Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke.