Arthur Pierson

Biography

Arthur Pierson was a Norwegian-born American actor and director born in Oslo on June 16, 1901. He made his Broadway acting debut in 1929 and went on to appear in notable films like The Devil's Brother (1933) before transitioning behind the camera, directing several features including Dangerous Years (1947). Pierson later worked as a television director and producer before becoming an executive at animation studio Hanna-Barbera. He died of a heart attack in 1975.