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Robert Franklin Stroud (January 28, 1890 – November 21, 1963), known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz", was a convicted murderer, American federal prisoner and author who has been cited as one of the most notorious criminals in the United States.
Birdman of Alcatraz is a 1962 American biographical drama film directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Burt Lancaster. It is a largely fictionalized version of the life of Robert Stroud, who was sentenced to solitary confinement after having killed a prison guard.
Oct 10, 2016 · Convicted murderer Robert Stroud became an expert in ornithology while incarcerated, later earning fame as the 'Birdman of Alcatraz.'
A biographical crime drama film starring Burt Lancaster as Robert Stroud, a convicted murderer who becomes a bird expert in solitary confinement. The film is based on a true story and explores themes of justice, humanity and isolation.
- (19K)
- Biography, Crime, Drama
- John Frankenheimer
- 1962-07-04
Robert Stroud was an American criminal, a convicted murderer who became a self-taught ornithologist during his 54 years in prison, 42 of them in solitary confinement, and made notable contributions to the study of birds. At the age of 13 Stroud ran away from home, and by the age of 18 he was in.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about Robert Stroud, the notorious murderer who became famous as the "Birdman of Alcatraz" for his canary research. Find out his crime, sentence, transfer, books, and death on AlcatrazHistory.com.
Learn about the life of Robert Stroud, a convicted murderer who became a renowned ornithologist in solitary confinement. Discover how he acquired his passion for birds, wrote books, and ended up in Alcatraz prison.
