Directing
Franklin J. Schaffner
Known for exceptional directing in global cinema.
Profession
Directing
Birthday
30 May 1920
Age
106 Years
Born In
Tokyo, Japan
Total Projects
4
Years Active
52 Yrs
Avg Rating
5.1 ★
Overview
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...
Known For
Filmography
movie
Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur
2023
Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur
as Himself
movie
Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner
1997
Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner
as Self - Director, 1970 (voice)
movie
The Magnificent Rebel
1973
The Magnificent Rebel
as Self
tv
Film '72
1971
Film '72
as Self