Laurence Merrick
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Laurence Merrick was an American film director
and author
. He is best known for co-directing the Oscar nominated documentary Manson (film)
in 1973 with Robert Hendrickson
. Sharon Tate
, one of the victims in the Manson murders, was a former student at Merrick's Academy of Dramatic Arts. Merrick was killed by a gunman on January 26th, 1977.
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
and author
Author
An author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:...
. He is best known for co-directing the Oscar nominated documentary Manson (film)
Manson (film)
Manson is a 1973 documentary film directed by Robert Hendrickson and Laurence Merrick. It deals with the "Manson family" and has many interviews with the members of the group, including Charles Manson, "Squeaky" Fromme, and Sandra Good...
in 1973 with Robert Hendrickson
Robert Hendrickson (director)
Robert Hendrickson is the co-director of the Oscar nominated documentary Manson about the "Manson Family" which he directed together with partner Laurence Merrick.-External links:* * at the Internet Movie Database...
. Sharon Tate
Sharon Tate
Sharon Marie Tate was an American actress. During the 1960s she played small television roles before appearing in several films. After receiving positive reviews for her comedic performances, she was hailed as one of Hollywood's promising newcomers and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for...
, one of the victims in the Manson murders, was a former student at Merrick's Academy of Dramatic Arts. Merrick was killed by a gunman on January 26th, 1977.