The Birdman of Alcatraz.
John Frankenheimer
The book "Birdman Of Alcatraz" was written in 1955 by Thomas E. Gaddis. The book told the true story of Robert Stroud, an inmate of Alcatraz who became an expert on bird diseases.
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Robert Stroud earned the nickname "Birdman of Alcatraz" because of his unusual interest in birds while incarcerated. While serving time at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, he became known for caring for and studying birds, particularly canaries, which he kept in his cell. His passion for ornithology gained him notoriety, despite his violent criminal past. The nickname was popularized by the 1962 film "Birdman of Alcatraz," which depicted his life and interests.
People claim that ghosts haunt Alcatraz Island. Ghosts like Birdman [Robert Stroud] or Al capone.
Both. "Alcatraz" was a now canceled 2012 television series starring Sarah Jones, Jorge Garcia, Parminder Nagra, Sam Neill. There are also films such as "Escape from Alcatraz" (1979) and "Birdman of Alcatraz" (1962).
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Robert Stroud was given the name due to his obsession and research on birds
Inmate AZ-117 refers to Alcatraz prisoner Robert Stroud, famously known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz." Stroud was incarcerated in Alcatraz from 1942 until 1959, where he gained notoriety for his work with birds and wrote books on ornithology. His cell, like others in the infamous prison, was small and sparse, reflecting the harsh conditions of the facility. Stroud's life and story were later popularized in the 1962 film "Birdman of Alcatraz," which portrayed his transformation during his time in prison.