shygye Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Link Arthur Penn, revolutionary director of the stage, television and motion pictures has died. Famous for his sex-and-violence filled 1967 masterwork "Bonnie and Clyde" which forever changed the U.S. film industry, Penn died Tuesday night at the age of 88. The New York Times reports that his death was confirmed by Evan Bell, a friend and accountant for Mr. Penn for 25 years. No other details were immediately provided. In 1957, he directed William Gibson's television play "The Miracle Worker" for the CBS series "Playhouse 90" which earned Emmy nominations for him and his star. In 1959, he took the show to Broadway, winning Tony Awards for himself, the writer and star Anne Bancroft. And in 1962, he directed the film version, which earned multiple Academy Award nominations and won Oscars for Bancroft, who reprised her Broadway role, and supporting actress Patty Duke. ... YNrSGutBOlE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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