Alan J. Pakula

Alan Jay Pakula (April 7, 1928 – November 19, 1998) was an American movie 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). He was also known for his movies Klute and The Parallax View. He was born in New York City.

Pakula was killed in a car accident in Melville, New York, aged 70.

Other websites

 Alan J Pakula  – Daily Telegraph obituary
 American Film Institute interview 
 "The Pakula Parallax" essay

 Alan J. Pakula papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Category:1928 births
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Category:Road accident deaths in the United States
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Category:Movie producers from New York City
Category:Screenwriters from New York City