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Franklin J. Schaffner

Known for: Directing

Biography: 1920-05-30

Deathday: 1989-07-02 (69 years old)

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.

Filmography

all 47

Director 40

Movies 39

TV Shows 8

Producer 3

self 2

Writer 1

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Franklin J. Schaffner

Biography

Filmography

all 47

Director 40

Movies 39

TV Shows 8

Producer 3

self 2

Writer 1

Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur (2023)

Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner (1997)

Welcome Home (1989)

Lionheart (1987)

Yes, Giorgio (1982)

Sphinx (1981)

The Boys from Brazil (1978)

Islands in the Stream (1977)

Papillon (1973)

The Magnificent Rebel (1973)

Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)

Patton (1970)

Planet of the Apes (1968)

The Double Man (1967)

ABC Stage 67 (1966)

Planet of the Apes Test Reel (1966)

The War Lord (1965)

The Best Man (1964)

The Stripper (1963)

Big Deal in Laredo (1962)

A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy (1962)

The DuPont Show of the Week (1961)

The Defenders (1961)

The Velvet Alley (1959)

The Great Gatsby (1958)

Nightmare at Ground Zero (1958)

The Rag Jungle (1956)

Playhouse 90 (1956)

The Army Game (1956)

The Arena (1956)

High Tor (1956)

The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (1955)

Ford Star Jubilee (1955)

Producers' Showcase (1954)

Twelve Angry Men (1954)

The Strike (1954)

Dark Possession (1954)

Mark of Cain (1953)

The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus (1952)

The Kill (1952)

Pontius Pilate (1952)

The Man Who Had Influence (1950)

Miracle in the Rain (1950)

The Rockingham Tea Set (1950)

Jane Eyre (1949)

Studio One (1948)

The Ford Theatre Hour (1948)

Information

Known ForDirecting

GenderMale

Birthday1920-05-30

Deathday1989-07-02 (69 years old)

Birth NameFranklin James Schaffner

Birth PlaceTokyo, Japan

CitizenshipsUnited States

Also Known AsFranklin Schaffner, Franklin James Schaffner, S. Schaffner, Frank Schaffner, Franklin Scaffner

AwardsPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, Academy Award for Best Director, National Board of Review Award for Best Film, Directors Guild of America Award

Credited with

Known For
Directing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1920-05-30

Deathday
1989-07-02 (69 years old)

Birth Name
Franklin James Schaffner

Birth Place
Tokyo, Japan

Citizenships
United States

Also Known As
Franklin Schaffner, Franklin James Schaffner, S. Schaffner, Frank Schaffner, Franklin Scaffner

Awards
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, Academy Award for Best Director, National Board of Review Award for Best Film, Directors Guild of America Award