Stephen Verona

Stephen Verona
Born(1940-09-11)September 11, 1940
Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJuly 13, 2019(2019-07-13) (aged 78)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Filmmaker, Photographer, Painter
SpouseAnn Verona

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]

Early life and education

Verona was born on September 11, 1940, in Springfield, Illinois.[1] He was raised in Brooklyn, where he attended Madison High School.[3]

Personal life and death

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]

Filmography

Year Film Credited as
Film director Film producer Screenwriter 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 [4]
1988 Angela Lansbury's Positive Moves Yes Yes No Fitness Video Tape[5]
2003 Wie tauscht man seine Eltern um? No No Yes TV movie

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Lentz, Harris M. (2020). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2019. McFarland. ISBN 9781476679785.page 420
  2. ^ a b Fuster, Jeremy (July 15, 2019). "Stephen Verona, Writer/Director of 'The Lords of Flatbush,' Dies at 78". TheWrap. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e Barnes, Mike (July 15, 2019). "Stephen Verona, 'Lords of Flatbush' Writer, Director and Producer, Dies at 78". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  4. ^ "Talking Walls".
  5. ^ "1988 VHS • Angela Lansbury's Positive Moves 60 FPS". 1988.