Franklin J. Schaffner
Franklin J. Schaffner

Franklin J. Schaffner

Known forDirecting

GenderMale

BirthdaySun May 30 1920

DeathdaySun Jul 02 1989

Place of birthTokyo, Japan

Also known asFranklin 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

Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner

Patton: A Tribute to Fran...

Self - Director, 1970 (voice)

The Magnificent Rebel

The Magnificent Rebel

Self

Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur

Survival Scars: Franklin ...

Himself

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