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Franklin J. Schaffner

Directing 69 (deceased) years old Tokyo, Japan ★ 0.5
Born: May 30, 1920
Died: July 2, 1989

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.

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Known For

Studio One
Studio One Director 1948
Papillon
Papillon Director 1973
The Boys from Brazil
The Boys from Brazil Director 1978
Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes Director 1968
The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus Director 1952

Filmography

Acting Credits (4)

Directing Credits (41)

Writing Credits (2)

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