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Franklin J. Schaffner

Franklin J. Schaffner

ActorDirectorProducerWriter May 30 (died age 69) Tokyo, Japan 1948–2023 (75 year career)
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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

Planet of the Apes
Film

Planet of the Apes

Director
Papillon
Film

Papillon

Director
Patton
Film

Patton

Director
The Boys from Brazil
Film

The Boys from Brazil

Director
Twelve Angry Men
Film

Twelve Angry Men

Director
Nicholas and Alexandra
Film

Nicholas and Alexandra

Director
The Best Man
Film

The Best Man

Director
The War Lord
Film

The War Lord

Director

Filmography

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