Arthur Penn was born on Sept. 27, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA to Harry Penn, a watchmaker, and Sonia (née Greenberg), a nurse. He was the younger brother of Irving Penn, a successful still photographer. Penn's initial interest in theater lay in lighting design and building sets, but he also acted in high school plays. He received his first chance t... Continue Bio >>

Great Film Moments:

The Miracle Worker
Trailer #1

Alice's Restaurant
Trailer #1

Alice's Restaurant
Shelly's Stash

Katt Shea on Altered States
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Joe Dante on Mickey One
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Tony Curtis dies;"Star Wars"3D
2010-10-01

Arthur Penn dies;"Star Wars"goes 3D
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Penn & Teller Get Killed

Target

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Night Moves

Little Big Man