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Arthur Penn · Arts & Literature

What

Director of the landmark film Bonnie and Clyde.

When

1922, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States — 2010, New York City, United States

Where

United States (Philadelphia, New York, Hollywood)

Biography

Arthur Penn is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Director of the landmark film Bonnie and Clyde.

How & why

Arthur Penn was an American director whose landmark film 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967) broke Hollywood taboos on violence and helped launch the New Hollywood era; he also directed 'The Miracle Worker', 'Little Big Man' and 'Alice's Restaurant'. He worked extensively in theater and live television. He was born to a Jewish family of Russian immigrant descent in Philadelphia.

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Source: IMDb (Jewish Actors list)

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Director of the landmark film Bonnie and Clyde.

1922

Source: IMDb (Jewish Actors list)