Richard Pearce (director)

Richard Pearce (born January 25, 1943) is an American film director, television director and cinematographer.[1] In addition to feature films, he has directed made-for-TV movies and TV series.

Richard Pearce
Black-and-white photograph of a bearded man
Pearce in 1976
Born (1943-01-25) January 25, 1943
San Diego, California, United States
Occupation(s)Film director, television director, cinematographer
Years active1970–2006

Early life and education

Born in 1943 in San Diego, California, Richard Pearce went east to high school, attending St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire.

He attended Yale University, where he earned a B.A., English in 1965 where he met D.A. Pennebaker; afterwards he moved to New York City working with Pennebaker and Richard Leacock on several documentaries.[2]

Accolades

In 1980 he won the Golden Bear award at the 30th Berlin International Film Festival for his film Heartland.[3]

Filmography

As director

As cinematographer

References
  2. "The Blues. The Road to Memphis. Biography". Pbs.org.
  3. "Berlinale 1980: Prize Winners". Berlinale.de. Retrieved 2010-08-17.
  4. "Richard Pearce – Director". Mubi.com.
  5. "Hair (1979)". IMDb.com.
  6. "Food, Inc". Worldcat.org.
  7. "Richard Pearce". Tcm.com.
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