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.
Known for
DirectingBirthday
May 30, 1920Deathday
July 2, 1989Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
33Place of birth
Tokyo, JapanAlso known as
Franklin Schaffner, Franklin James Schaffner, S. Schaffner, Frank Schaffner, Franklin ScaffnerCast credits
Crew credits
Planet of the Apes
DirectorPatton
DirectorPapillon
Director, ProducerThe War Lord
DirectorThe Best Man
DirectorThe Boys from Brazil
DirectorSphinx
Director, Executive ProducerIslands in the Stream
DirectorNicholas and Alexandra
DirectorWelcome Home
DirectorLionheart
DirectorThe Double Man
DirectorThe Stripper
DirectorTwelve Angry Men
DirectorYes, Giorgio
DirectorThe Velvet Alley
DirectorHigh Tor
DirectorThe Kill
DirectorPontius Pilate
Director