Alan Ball

Alan Ball: Biography in Details

Who is Alan Ball?

Alan Ball is an American writer, director, and producer.

He is widely known for writing American Beauty released in 1999, Six Feet Under, and True Blood.

They also achieved Academy Award and an Emmy for these movies. Alan also achieved awards from the Writers, Directors, and Producers Guilds.

Alan Ball: Birth Facts, Family, and Childhood

Alan Ball was born on May 13, 1957, in Marietta, Georgia, USA.

His full name is Alan Erwin Ball. His father’s name is Frank Ball, he is an aircraft inspector.

His mother’s name is Mary Ball, a homemaker. He was the youngest of four children.

Alan Ball: Education History

Alan went to high school in Marietta and later went to the University of Georgia. He graduated in Theater Arts from Florida State University.

Alan lost his older sister in a car accident when he was 13 years old. Alan was in the passenger seat at the time. Alan later moved to Sarasota, Florida.

Alan Ball: Professional Life and Career

Alan with his college friend staged plays for the Florida Studio Theater. Alan also wrote one-act plays for television.

Alan moved to New York City for more opportunities and found a day job in the magazine Adweek, where he worked as a graphic artist.

He worked in television as a writer and story editor on Grace Under Fire and Cybill. In 1999 Alan wrote for the movie American Beauty and in 2007 for Towelhead.

Alan is also the creator, writer and executive producer of the HBO drama series Six Feet Under and True Blood and also became a showrunner for its five seasons.

Alan began work on a television adaptation of the crime noir novel All Signs of Death which was later canceled by HBO after several months of pre-production. Alan is also the producer of Banshee, a Cinemax series.

Alan has won many awards for American Beauty, Six Feet Under, and True Blood.

He has also discussed how his Buddhism has shaped themes in Six Feet Under and True Blood which he has substantially contributed to.

He has also worked for theater in Five Women Wearing the Same Dress (1993), it is about bridesmaids avoiding a wedding reception in Knoxville, Tennessee, and All That I Will Ever Be (2007).

Alan is also the Executive Producer of the upcoming television film The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.

Alan Ball: Salary and Net Worth

As of 2022, he has a net worth of $30 million but his salary is not revealed yet.

Alan Ball: Rumors and Controversy

Being positive about his work Alan didn’t let anyone make any rumors about him.

Although his series ‘All Signs of Death’ was once in controversies when it was canceled by HBO.

Alan Ball: Body Measurements

Alan has a height of 6 feet 2 inches.

His body weighs 89kg. He has dark brown hair and pale green eyes.

Alan Ball: Social Media Profile

Alan Ball is active on Twitter. He has 107 followers on Twitter.

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