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Franklin J. Schaffner

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.

Born

May 30, 1920

Tokyo, Japan

Died

Jul 02, 1989

Known For

Directing

Movies

3 acting

39 crew

Popularity

0.9

The Magnificent Rebel
The Magnificent Rebel
1973 • as Self
★ 5.6
Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner
Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner
1997 • as Self - Director, 1970 (voice)