Robert Hendrickson
American film director, screenwriter and producer
About Robert Hendrickson
Lived 1944 – 2016 (aged 72). Robert Hendrickson was an American television director and film director.
Robert Hendrickson (17 September 1944 – 1 October 2016) was an American documentary filmmaker.
Manson He was known as the co-director of the Oscar nominated documentary Manson about the "Manson Family" which he directed together with partner Laurence Merrick.
Career He authored the book Death to Pigs and also directed the films Close Shave (1979) and Inside the Manson Gang (2007).
Death His last public appearance was at the August 9, 2016 showing of his documentary at the New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles. He died on October 1, 2016.
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Who was Robert Hendrickson?
American film director, screenwriter and producer (1944-2016)
When was Robert Hendrickson born?
Robert Hendrickson was born on 17 September 1944 in Los Angeles.
When did Robert Hendrickson die?
Robert Hendrickson died on 1 October 2016 in Los Angeles, California.
What was Robert Hendrickson's occupation?
Robert Hendrickson was a television director and film director.
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Robert Hendrickson was American.
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