Obituary of Alan J. Pakula

Alan J. Pakula

Alan Jay Pakula (born April 7, 1928 in The Bronx, New York) was a film director, writer, and film producer who was best known for directing the 1962 film, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Alan died on November 19, 1998 and his death was because of an automobile accident. He died when a driver in front of him struck a metal pipe, causing it to crash through Pakula's windshield, striking him in the head which caused his car to swerve off the road, into a fence. He died at age 70.

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Alan J. Pakula Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Pakula, Alan
Common Name: Alan J. Pakula
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, United States
Birth Date: April 07, 1928
Age: 70 (at death)
Occupations:

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $9 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Subway Sandwiches
Favorite Color: Lime
Favorite Scent: Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum
Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

Alan's Family Tree

Birth Name: Alan Jay Pakula
Father: Paul Pakula
Mother: Jeanette Pakula (née Goldstein)
Spouse/Partner:

Hope Lange (married 19 October 1963-divorced 26 July 1971)
Hannah Cohn (married 17 February 1973-1998, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: November 19 1998 at age 70
Place: Melville, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Accident (automobile crash)

Category Tags:

Film Director Writer Film Producer American Born on April 7th Born in 1928 Born in New York Died in 1998 Died at age 70 Died from Accident

Alan's Notable Roles:

To Kill a Mockingbird

Quotable Quotes:

"[on Liza Minnelli] One of the happiest times in my life was during The Sterile Cuckoo (1969), mostly because of Liza. I've never seen anybody get more joy out of working and it's contagious." (IMDB)

"A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night, and in between he does what he wants to do."

"Alan Pakula's impactful life and untimely passing left a lasting mark on the film industry. (V)"

"Alan Pakula was a highly acclaimed film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his work on iconic films such as "All the President's Men" and "Sophie's Choice." Unfortunately, his successful career was cut short due to a tragic car accident. (V)"

Is Mr. Alan Pakula still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.