Stephen Verona (September 11, 1940 – July 13, 2019)[1] was an American filmmaker, photographer and painter.[1][2][3] He was known for writing, producing and directing the 1974 film The Lords of Flatbush.[1] He was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 44th Academy Awards for making the short film The Rehearsal.[1][2][3]
Stephen Verona | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1940-09-11)September 11, 1940 Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 13, 2019(2019-07-13) (aged 78) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Filmmaker, Photographer, Painter |
| Spouse | Ann Verona |
Verona was born on September 11, 1940 in Springfield, Illinois.[1] He was raised in Brooklyn, where he attended Madison High School.[3]
At the time of his death, Verona was married to Ann Verona.[1][3] Verona died at the age of 78 of lung cancer in Los Angeles on July 13, 2019.[1][3]
| Year | Film | Credited as | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Producer | Writer | Notes | ||
| 1969 | The Rehearsal (short film) | Yes | Yes | No | Also editor |
| 1974 | The Lords of Flatbush | Yes | Yes | Yes | Co-directed with Martin Davidson |
| 1975 | Speeding? (short film) | No | No | No | Actor portraying Pick up Truck Driver |
| 1976 | Pipe Dreams | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1979 | Boardwalk | Yes | No | Yes | |
| 1987 | Talking Walls | Yes | No | Yes | |
| 1988 | Angela Lansbury's Positive Moves | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2003 | Wie tauscht man seine Eltern um? | No | No | Yes | TV movie |