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Laurence Merrick(1926-1977)

  • Director
  • Writer
  • Producer
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Laurence Merrick was born on 22 April 1926 in Petah Tiova, Israel. Laurence was a director and writer, known for Black Angels (1970), Manson (1973) and Guess What Happened to Count Dracula? (1971). Laurence was married to Joan Huntington. Laurence died on 26 January 1977 in Hollywood, California, USA.
BornApril 22, 1926
DiedJanuary 26, 1977(50)
BornApril 22, 1926
DiedJanuary 26, 1977(50)
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 1 nomination total

Known for

Black Angels (1970)
Black Angels
4.3
  • Director
  • 1970
Charles Manson in Manson (1973)
Manson
7.2
  • Director
  • 1973
Guess What Happened to Count Dracula? (1971)
Guess What Happened to Count Dracula?
3.4
  • Director
  • 1971

Credits

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Director

  • Charles Manson in Manson (1973)
    Manson
    7.2
    • directed by
    • 1973
  • Guess What Happened to Count Dracula? (1971)
    Guess What Happened to Count Dracula?
    3.4
    • Director
    • 1971
  • Black Angels (1970)
    Black Angels
    4.3
    • Director
    • 1970

Writer

  • Charles Manson in Manson (1973)
    Manson
    7.2
    • writer (uncredited)
    • 1973
  • Guess What Happened to Count Dracula? (1971)
    Guess What Happened to Count Dracula?
    3.4
    • screenplay
    • 1971
  • Black Angels (1970)
    Black Angels
    4.3
    • written by
    • 1970

Producer

  • Charles Manson in Manson (1973)
    Manson
    7.2
    • produced by
    • 1973
  • Guess What Happened to Count Dracula? (1971)
    Guess What Happened to Count Dracula?
    3.4
    • producer
    • 1971
  • Black Angels (1970)
    Black Angels
    4.3
    • executive producer
    • 1970

Personal details

  • Born
    • April 22, 1926
    • Petah Tiova, Israel
  • Died
    • January 26, 1977
    • Hollywood, California, USA(murdered by stalker)
  • Spouse
    • Joan HuntingtonDecember 16, 1956 - January 26, 1977 (his death, 2 children)
  • Parents
    • Ben Zion Lahav

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He was shot and killed in Hollywood in 1977 by a mentally unbalanced man who was stalking him.

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