Frank Perry

American film director (1930–1995)
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Summary

Frank Perry was born on August 21, 1930[1], in New York City[2]. He died on August 29, 1995[3], in Manhattan[4]. He worked as a film director[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], theatrical director[8], and director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,154 views/month, #6,532 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Red Butte Cemetery[11]
  • Father: Frank Joseph Perry, Sr.[12]
  • Spouse: Eleanor Perry[13], Barbara Goldsmith[14]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[15]
  • Occupation: actor[16]
  • Educated at: University of Miami[17]
  • Award received: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Frank Perry[20]
  • Cause of death: prostate cancer[21]
  • Family name: Perry[22]
  • Given name: Frank[23], Joseph[24]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[25]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[26], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director[27], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
  • Start of work period: 1955[30]
  • Sibling: Mary Perry[31]
  • Related category: Category:Films directed by Frank Perry[32]

Why It Matters

Frank Perry has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Frank Perry born?

Frank Perry's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Frank Perry die?

Frank Perry passed away in Manhattan[4].

Who were Frank Perry's parents?

Frank Perry's father was Frank Joseph Perry, Sr.[12].

Who was Frank Perry married to?

Frank Perry's spouses include Eleanor Perry[13] and Barbara Goldsmith[14].

What did Frank Perry do for work?

Frank Perry worked as a film director[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], theatrical director[8], and director[9].

Where did Frank Perry go to school?

Frank Perry was educated at University of Miami[17].

What awards did Frank Perry receive?

Honors received include Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . razzies.com. Retrieved . razzies.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . razzies.com. Retrieved . razzies.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . razzies.com. Retrieved . razzies.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sbn author id → SBLV193288
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  2. 5w ago · La Reine d'Angleterre · 2026-09-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Commons category → Frank Perry
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  3. 5w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 13w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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