Richard Pearce (director)


Richard Pearce is an American film director, television director and cinematographer. In addition to feature films, he has directed TV movies and TV series.

Early life and education

Born in 1943 in San Diego, Richard Pearce went east to high school, attending St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire.
He attended Yale University where he earned a B.A. in English in 1965 and where he met D.A. Pennebaker. He moved to New York City and worked with Pennebaker and Richard Leacock on several documentaries.

Accolades

In 1980, he won the Golden Bear award at the 30th Berlin International Film Festival for his film Heartland.

Filmography

As director

As cinematographer