Alan Ball

Alan E. Ball (born May 13, 1957) is an American writer, director, actor and producer for film, stage and television. He is noted for writing American Beauty, and creating and producing the HBO television shows Six Feet Under and True Blood. For his work in television and film, Ball has... Read More

Alan E. Ball (born May 13, 1957) is an American writer, director, actor and producer for film, stage and television. He is noted for writing American Beauty, and creating and producing the HBO television shows Six Feet Under and True Blood. For his work in television and film, Ball has received critical acclaim and numerous awards, including an Academy Award, an Emmy and a Golden Globe. See Less