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Robert Franklin Stroud (January 28, 1890 – November 21, 1963), known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz", was a convicted murderer, American federal prisoner and author who has been cited as one of the most notorious criminals in the United States.
Birdman of Alcatraz is a 1962 American biographical drama film directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Burt Lancaster. [3] [4] It is a largely fictionalized [5] version of the life of Robert Stroud, who was sentenced to solitary confinement after having killed a prison guard.
Birdman of Alcatraz: Directed by John Frankenheimer. With Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand. A surly convicted murderer held in permanent isolation redeems himself when he becomes a renowned bird expert.
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- Biography, Crime, Drama
- John Frankenheimer
- 1962-07-04
Oct 10, 2016 · Convicted murderer Robert Stroud became an expert in ornithology while incarcerated, later earning fame as the 'Birdman of Alcatraz.'
Learn about the life of Robert Stroud, a convicted murderer who became a renowned ornithologist in solitary confinement. Discover how he acquired his passion for birds, wrote books, and ended up in Alcatraz prison.
- James R. Coffey
Birdman of Alcatraz, American dramatic film, released in 1962, that made a household name of convicted murderer Robert Stroud, the so-called “Birdman of Alcatraz.” The film is a sentimentalized look at Stroud (played by Burt Lancaster), who became a self-taught ornithologist during his 54 years in
Robert Stroud was an American criminal, a convicted murderer who became a self-taught ornithologist during his 54 years in prison, 42 of them in solitary confinement, and made notable contributions to the study of birds. At the age of 13 Stroud ran away from home, and by the age of 18 he was in.
