Franklin J. Schaffner

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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.

  • Directing
  • Born 30 May 1920
  • Died 2 July 1989 (age 69)
  • Tokyo, Japan
  • 48 credits

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Most-watched Franklin J. Schaffner films currently: Planet of the Apes (1968), Papillon (1973), Patton (1970), The Boys from Brazil (1978), The War Lord (1965).

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Selected TV credits: Studio One (1948), The Defenders (1961), Startime (1959), Playhouse 90 (1956), Film '72 (1971).

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