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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.
Oct 10, 2016 · Robert Stroud was a convicted murderer who became an ornithologist and wrote books on birds while in prison. He was known as the 'Birdman of Alcatraz' after a biography and a film based on his life.
Birdman of Alcatraz is a 1962 American biographical drama film directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Burt Lancaster. It is a largely fictionalized version of the life of Robert Stroud, who was sentenced to solitary confinement after having killed a prison guard.
- $2.6 million
- Harold Hecht, Stuart Millar, Guy Trosper
A biographical crime drama about Robert Stroud, a convicted murderer who became a renowned bird expert in solitary confinement. IMDb provides cast and crew details, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this film.
- (19K)
- John Frankenheimer
- Not Rated
- Biography, Crime, Drama
Apr 10, 2024 · Robert Stroud. In full: Robert Franklin Stroud. Byname: Birdman of Alcatraz. Born: 1890, Seattle, Washington, U.S. Died: November 21, 1963, Springfield, Missouri (aged 73) Notable Works: “Stroud’s Digest on the Diseases of Birds”
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about Robert Stroud, the notorious murderer who became famous as the "Birdman of Alcatraz" for his canary research. Find out his crime, sentence, transfer, books, and death on AlcatrazHistory.com.
Learn how Robert Stroud, a convicted murderer and bird expert, became one of the most famous inmates of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. From his childhood in Seattle to his life in solitary confinement at Leavenworth and Alcatraz, discover how he developed a passion for birds and a reputation as a bird authority.
