Alan Ball
Biography
Alan Ball is an American writer, director, actor, and producer. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he attended high school in Marietta and went on to attend the University of Georgia and Florida State University, graduating in 1980 with a degree in theater. Ball is known for his work in film, theater, and television, with notable credits in writing. He is associated with notable projects, including American Beauty and True Blood, as well as the creation of Six Feet Under. Ball's personal life includes the loss of his older sister in a car accident when he was 13 years old.
Career overview
Alan Ball is a writer, director, actor, and producer for film, theatre, and television. He is notable for writing several notable works. Ball attended high school in Marietta, and went on to attend the University of Georgia and Florida State University, from which he graduated in 1980 with a degree in theatre.
Ball's writing credits include notable works. He is known for creating and writing for television shows and films. His writing has been recognized in the industry. Ball's work has been associated with various guilds and awards.
Ball's writing career spans multiple mediums and formats. He has written for film, theatre, and television. His work has been recognized and associated with various industry awards and guilds.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
41 titles- Uncle Frank (2020) Writer
- Uncle Frank (2020) Producer
- Uncle Frank (2020) Director
- Here and Now (2018) Director
- Here and Now (2018) Writer
- Here and Now (2018) Executive Producer
- Here and Now (2018) Creator
- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2017) Executive Producer
- 5 Women Wearing the Same Dress (2015) Writer
- Banshee (2013) Executive Producer
- The American Tetralogy (2012) Producer
- The Future of Fear (2011) as Self
- True Blood (2008) Director
- True Blood (2008) Executive Producer
- True Blood (2008) Writer
- True Blood (2008) Creator
- Towelhead (2008) Director
- Towelhead (2008) Screenplay
- Towelhead (2008) Producer
- Six Feet Under: In Memoriam (2005) as Himself
- Anatomy of a Working Stiff (2004) as Himself
- Six Feet Under (2001) Writer
- Six Feet Under (2001) Director
- Six Feet Under (2001) Executive Producer
- Six Feet Under (2001) Creator
- American Beauty: Look Closer... (2000) as Self
- American Beauty (1999) Writer
- American Beauty (1999) Co-Producer
- Oh, Grow Up (1999) Writer
- Oh, Grow Up (1999) Producer
- Oh, Grow Up (1999) Creator
- Cybill (1995) Director
- Cybill (1995) Writer
- Grace Under Fire (1993) Director
- Grace Under Fire (1993) Writer
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- All Signs of Death Writer
- All Signs of Death Director
- Virtuoso Director
- Virtuoso Writer
- A Drop of True Blood Creator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alan Ball best known for?
Alan Ball is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Uncle Frank (2020), Uncle Frank (2020), Uncle Frank (2020), World Without End (1956).
When and where was Alan Ball born?
Alan Ball was born on May 13, 1957 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
How many credits does Alan Ball have?
Alan Ball has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2020.
What is Alan Ball's background in cinema and television?
Alan Ball is an American writer, director, actor, and producer. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he attended high school in Marietta and went on to attend the University of Georgia and Florida State University, graduating in 1980 with a degree in theater. Ball is known for his work in film, theater, and television, with notab...