About Pierre Collings
Lived 1900 – 1937 (aged 37). Pierre Collings was an American screenwriter and cinematographer.
Lysander Pierre Collings (September 22, 1902 - December 21, 1937), known professionally as Pierre Collings, was a writer and filmmaker who, along with Sheridan Gibney, won two Academy Awards in 1936 for The Story of Louis Pasteur. Their screenplay was adapted from their own work, leading to awards for both Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Story.
Career Collings started in the motion picture industry at 17 as a messenger boy and worked as a cameraman before becoming known for his writing.
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Who was Pierre Collings?
American screenwriter and cinematographer (1900-1937)
When was Pierre Collings born?
Pierre Collings was born on 22 September 1900 in Truro.
When did Pierre Collings die?
Pierre Collings died on 21 December 1937 in North Hollywood.
What was Pierre Collings's occupation?
Pierre Collings was a screenwriter and cinematographer.
What nationality was Pierre Collings?
Pierre Collings was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pierre Collings. https://biography.guide/pierre-collings/
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