Franklin J. Schaffner
- Birthday: 5/30/1920
- Deathday: 7/2/1989
- Place of birth: Tokyo, Japan
- Fame for: Directing
- Also known as: Franklin Schaffner, Franklin James Schaffner, S. Schaffner, Frank Schaffner, Franklin Scaffner
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
Release date: 5/20/1997
Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner
Role(s): Self - Director, 1970 (voice)
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