Stephen Verona
- September 11, 1940
- July 13, 2019 · Los Angeles
- 78 years
- lung cancer
About Stephen Verona
Stephen Verona, 78, American film director (The Lords of Flatbush, Boardwalk, Pipe Dreams), lung cancer.
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|Stephen Verona (September 11, 1940 – July 13, 2019) was an American filmmaker, photographer and painter. He was known for writing, producing and directing the 1974 film The Lords of Flatbush. He was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 44th Academy Awards for making the short film The Rehearsal.
Early life and education
Verona was born on September 11, 1940, in Springfield, Illinois. He was raised in Brooklyn, where he attended Madison High School.
Personal life and death
At the time of his death, Verona was married to Ann Verona. Verona died at the age of 78 of lung cancer in Los Angeles on July 13, 2019.
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- "Stephen Verona, 'Lords of Flatbush' Writer, Director and Producer, Dies at 78"hollywoodreporter.com
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1.In which city was Stephen Verona born?
- A.New York City
- B.Springfieldcorrect
- C.Los Angeles
- D.Brooklyn
Stephen Verona was born on September 11, 1940, in Springfield, Illinois.
Source: early life and education section
2.What high school did Stephen Verona attend?
- A.Brooklyn High School
- B.Lincoln High School
- C.Springfield High School
- D.Madison High Schoolcorrect
Stephen Verona attended Madison High School while growing up in Brooklyn.
Source: early life and education section
3.What was Stephen Verona's profession?
- A.Filmmaker, photographer and paintercorrect
- B.Architect, teacher and sculptor
- C.Author, musician and lawyer
- D.Actor, pilot and journalist
Stephen Verona was an American filmmaker, photographer and painter.
Source: biography introduction
4.Which film did Stephen Verona write, produce, and direct in 1974?
- A.The Rehearsal
- B.Brooklyn Nights
- C.Springfield Dreams
- D.The Lords of Flatbushcorrect
Stephen Verona was known for writing, producing and directing the 1974 film The Lords of Flatbush.
Source: biography introduction
5.At which Academy Awards ceremony was Stephen Verona nominated for a film award?
- A.42nd Academy Awards
- B.48th Academy Awards
- C.44th Academy Awardscorrect
- D.46th Academy Awards
Stephen Verona was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 44th Academy Awards.
Source: biography introduction
6.What short film earned Stephen Verona an Academy Award nomination?
- A.The Springfield Story
- B.The Lords of Flatbush
- C.The Painter's Life
- D.The Rehearsalcorrect
Stephen Verona was nominated for an Academy Award for making the short film The Rehearsal.
Source: biography introduction
7.What was the name of Stephen Verona's wife at the time of his death?
- A.Susan Verona
- B.Mary Verona
- C.Jane Verona
- D.Ann Veronacorrect
At the time of his death, Stephen Verona was married to Ann Verona.
Source: personal life and death section
8.How old was Stephen Verona when he died?
- A.75
- B.78correct
- C.80
- D.77
Stephen Verona died at the age of 78.
Source: personal life and death section
9.What was the cause of Stephen Verona's death?
- A.Stroke
- B.Pneumonia
- C.Lung cancercorrect
- D.Heart failure
Stephen Verona died of lung cancer in Los Angeles.
Source: personal life and death section
10.In what city did Stephen Verona die?
- A.Los Angelescorrect
- B.Chicago
- C.New York City
- D.Brooklyn
Stephen Verona died in Los Angeles on July 13, 2019.
Source: personal life and death section
11.On what date was Stephen Verona born?
- A.September 11, 1941
- B.October 11, 1940
- C.September 11, 1940correct
- D.August 11, 1940
Stephen Verona was born on September 11, 1940.
Source: early life and education section
12.On what date did Stephen Verona pass away?
- A.July 13, 2019correct
- B.July 14, 2019
- C.July 13, 2018
- D.June 13, 2019
Stephen Verona died on July 13, 2019.
Source: personal life and death section
13.For which award category was Stephen Verona nominated at the 44th Academy Awards?
- A.Best Director
- B.Best Original Screenplay
- C.Best Live Action Short Filmcorrect
- D.Best Short Film
Stephen Verona was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 44th Academy Awards.
Source: biography introduction
14.Which of these is a listed professional role of Stephen Verona?
- A.Composer
- B.Photographercorrect
- C.Cinematographer
- D.Editor
Stephen Verona was an American filmmaker, photographer and painter.
Source: biography introduction
15.What was the year of release for The Lords of Flatbush?
- A.1974correct
- B.1972
- C.1973
- D.1975
Stephen Verona was known for writing, producing and directing the 1974 film The Lords of Flatbush.
Source: biography introduction
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