Alan Ball

About

Known for writing the Academy Award-winning film American Beauty and the TV series True Blood on HBO.

Before Fame

He began writing plays after graduating from Florida State University.

Trivia

He also created Six Feet Under, another popular HBO series.

Family Life

His father Frank was an aircraft inspector. His mother Mary was a homemaker. He enjoyed the company of his pet parrots.

Associated With

He provided a starring vehicle on Six Feet Under for Michael C. Hall.