Frank Capra was an Italian-American film director, producer and writer who is best known for directing the 1934 romantic comedy-drama film 'It Happened One Night'. He won three Academy Awards for Best Director and is widely considered one of the most influential filmmakers in American cinema. Capra's career spanned from the early 1920s to the late 1950s and his films are still popular today. He was also known for his strong moralistic themes and his ability to capture the human spirit in his films.