Laurence Merrick
Laurence Merrick (April 22, 1926 - January 26, 1977) 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.[1] Merrick was killed by a gunman on January 26th, 1977.
References
- ↑ Eugene Oregon Register-Guard. "Producer of movie on Manson 'family' slain in Hollywood". Retrieved 11 May 2011.