Franklin J. Schaffner
Known for Directing · 4 credits
- Born
- 1920-05-30
- Died
- 1989-07-02
- Place of birth
- Tokyo, Japan
- Also known as
- Franklin Schaffner · Franklin James Schaffner · S. Schaffner · Frank Schaffner · Franklin Scaffner
Biography
Franklin James Schaffner (May 30, 1920 – July 2, 1989) was an American director. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for Patton (1970), and is also known for the films Planet of the Apes (1968), Nicholas and Alexandra (1971), Papillon (1973), and The Boys from Brazil (1978). He served as President of the Directors Guild of America between 1987 and 1989.
Known For
TV Shows (1)
Movies (3)
About Franklin J. Schaffner
Franklin James Schaffner (May 30, 1920 – July 2, 1989) was an American director. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for Patton (1970), and is also known for the films Planet of the Apes (1968), Nicholas and Alexandra (1971), Papillon (1973), and The Boys from Brazil (1978). He served as President of the Directors Guild of America between 1987 and 1989. With 4 credits spanning from 1971 to 2023, Franklin J. Schaffner has appeared in 3 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Franklin J. Schaffner Movies
- Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner (1997) — as Self - Director, 1970 (voice)
- The Magnificent Rebel (1973) — as Self
- Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur (2023) — as Himself
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