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A young Arab-American girl struggles with her sexual obsession, a bigoted Army reservist and her strict father during the Gulf War. Based on Alicia Erian's novel "Towelhead".
Tony nominated Sam Trammel, Sam Merlotte on TRUE BLOOD, joins Lisa Joyner on Hollywood 411 to sort out some of Sam's strange behavior. He sings the praises of creator Alan Ball and the fantastical world of TRUE BLOOD.
US Home Video Trailer from HBO

Overview

Trivia:
He is outspokenly gay and his work often includes gay issues or characters... more
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 11 wins & 16 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(58 articles)
Preview of 'True Blood' 1.12: You'll Be the Death of Me
 (From Aceshowbiz. 16 November 2008, 8:54 PM, PST)

True Blood: Who's the Killer?
 (From TVGuide.com - Breaking News. 31 October 2008, 5:15 PM, PDT)


Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Producer, Writer, Director, Miscellaneous Crew, Actor, Self
Alan Ball (I) has 1 in-development credit available on IMDbPro.com. To view these credits click here.
Producer:
  1. "True Blood" (executive producer) (12 episodes, 2008)
        - You'll Be the Death of Me (2008) TV episode (executive producer)
        - To Love Is to Bury (2008) TV episode (executive producer)
        - I Don't Wanna Know (2008) TV episode (executive producer)
        - Plaisir d'amour (2008) TV episode (executive producer)
        - The Fourth Man in the Fire (2008) TV episode (executive producer)
          (7 more)
  2. Nothing Is Private (2007) (producer)
    ... aka Towelhead (Australia) (USA: new title)
  3. "Six Feet Under" (executive producer) (63 episodes, 2001-2005)
        - Everyone's Waiting (2005) TV episode (executive producer)
        - Static (2005) TV episode (executive producer)
        - All Alone (2005) TV episode (executive producer)
        - Ecotone (2005) TV episode (executive producer)
        - Singing for Our Lives (2005) TV episode (executive producer)
          (58 more)
  4. The Parlor (2001) (executive producer)

  5. "Oh, Grow Up" (executive producer) (13 episodes, 1999)
        - Duckboy Flies Again (1999) TV episode (executive producer)
        - The Parent Trap: Part 2 (1999) TV episode (executive producer)
        - The Parent Trap: Part 1 (1999) TV episode (executive producer)
        - Himbo (1999) TV episode (executive producer)
        - Hunter's Metamorphosis (1999) TV episode (executive producer)
          (8 more)
  6. American Beauty (1999) (co-producer)
  7. "Cybill" (co-executive producer) (8 episodes, 1997-1998) (supervising producer) (5 episodes, 1997) (co-producer) (2 episodes, 1996)
        - Cybill Sheridan's Day Off (1998) TV episode (co-executive producer)
        - Bakersfield (1998) TV episode (co-executive producer)
        - How to Get a Head in Show Business (1997) TV episode (co-executive producer)
        - Where's a Harpoon When You Need One? (1997) TV episode (co-executive producer)
        - Like Family (1997) TV episode (co-executive producer)
          (10 more)
Writer:
  1. "True Blood" (12 episodes, 2008)
        - You'll Be the Death of Me (2008) TV episode (creator)
        - To Love Is to Bury (2008) TV episode (creator)
        - I Don't Wanna Know (2008) TV episode (creator)
        - Plaisir d'amour (2008) TV episode (creator)
        - The Fourth Man in the Fire (2008) TV episode (creator)
          (7 more)
  2. Nothing Is Private (2007) (screenplay)
    ... aka Towelhead (Australia) (USA: new title)
  3. "Six Feet Under" (63 episodes, 2001-2005)
        - Everyone's Waiting (2005) TV episode (creator) (written by)
        - Static (2005) TV episode (creator)
        - All Alone (2005) TV episode (creator)
        - Ecotone (2005) TV episode (creator)
        - Singing for Our Lives (2005) TV episode (creator)
          (58 more)
  4. The M Word (2004) (writer)

  5. "Oh, Grow Up" (13 episodes, 1999)
        - Duckboy Flies Again (1999) TV episode (creator)
        - The Parent Trap: Part 2 (1999) TV episode (creator)
        - The Parent Trap: Part 1 (1999) TV episode (creator)
        - Himbo (1999) TV episode (creator)
        - Hunter's Metamorphosis (1999) TV episode (creator)
          (8 more)
  6. American Beauty (1999) (written by)
  7. "Cybill" (5 episodes, 1995-1998)
        - Bakersfield (1998) TV episode (story)
        - Where's a Harpoon When You Need One? (1997) TV episode (teleplay)
        - Regarding Henry (1997) TV episode (story)
        - Mother's Day (1997) TV episode (story)
        - Name That Tune (1997) TV episode (teleplay)
  8. "Grace Under Fire" (4 episodes, 1994-1995)
        - Memphis Bound (1995) TV episode (written by)
        - A Night at the Opera (1995) TV episode (written by)
        - Grace vs. Wade (1994) TV episode (written by)
        - The Road to Paris, Texas (1994) TV episode (story) (teleplay)
Director:
  1. "True Blood" (2 episodes, 2008)
        - You'll Be the Death of Me (2008) TV episode
        - Strange Love (2008) TV episode
  2. Nothing Is Private (2007)
    ... aka Towelhead (Australia) (USA: new title)
  3. "Six Feet Under" (7 episodes, 2001-2005)
        - Everyone's Waiting (2005) TV episode
        - Untitled (2004) TV episode
        - Parallel Play (2004) TV episode (uncredited)
        - I'm Sorry, I'm Lost (2003) TV episode
        - The Last Time (2002) TV episode
          (2 more)
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. "Grace Under Fire" (story editor) (10 episodes, 1995)
        - Jimmy Goes Away (1995) TV episode (story editor)
        - You Can Lead a Horse to Water... (1995) TV episode (story editor)
        - When It Rains, They Pour (1995) TV episode (story editor)
        - Mother & Son & Father Reunion (1995) TV episode (story editor)
        - Sticks and Stones (1995) TV episode (story editor)
          (5 more)
Actor:
  1. "Six Feet Under" .... Billy's Psychiatric Doctor / ... (2 episodes, 2001-2005)
        - Everyone's Waiting (2005) TV episode (voice) (uncredited) .... New Image Rep #3
        - A Private Life (2001) TV episode (uncredited) .... Billy's Psychiatric Doctor
Self:
  1. "HBO First Look" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Towelhead (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  2. Life and Loss: The Impact of 'Six Feet Under' (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  3. Six Feet Under: In Memoriam (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  4. "Tavis Smiley" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Episode dated 15 July 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  5. Cut by Cut: Editing 'Six Feet Under' (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  6. Anatomy of a Working Stiff (2004) (V) .... Himself
  7. The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  8. Showboy (2002) .... Himself
  9. American Beauty: Look Closer... (2000) (V) .... Himself
  10. The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (2000) (TV) .... Himself - Winner: Best Original Screenplay

Additional Details

Other Works:
Alan Ball earned his BA at the Florida State University School of Theatre. One of his first written works was a play entitled "Five women wearing the same dress" more
Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 2 Interviews | 2 Articles more
Genres:
Drama | Comedy | Fantasy | Horror more
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