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Frank Russell Capra was born in Bisacquino, Sicily, Italy. He was an Italian-born American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He became one of America's most influential directors during the 1930s, winning three Oscars as Best Director. Among his leading films was It Happened One Night, which became the first film to win the "Big Five Academy Awards", including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay. Other leading film in his prime included You Can't Take It With You. The film received two Academy Awards from seven nominations: Best Picture and Best Director. other leading film in his prime included Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. The film nominated for 11 Academy Awards, winning for Best Original Story. He earned a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from California Institute of Technology in 1918.