FRANKLIN J. SCHAFFNER
Franklin J. Schaffner
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: May 30, 1920
Deathday: July 2, 1989
Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan
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.
Notable work
Filmography
Starring
Himself
Self - Director, 1970 (voice)
Self
Production
1989·
Welcome HomeDirector
1987·
LionheartDirector
1982·
Yes, GiorgioDirector
1981·
SphinxExecutive Producer, Director
1978·
The Boys from BrazilDirector
Director
1973·
PapillonDirector, Producer
Director
1970·
PattonDirector
1968·
Planet of the ApesDirector
1967·
The Double ManDirector
1966·
ABC Stage 67Director
Director
1965·
The War LordDirector
1964·
The Best ManDirector
1963·
The StripperDirector
1962·
Big Deal in LaredoExecutive Producer
Director
Director
1961·
The DefendersDirector
1959·
The Velvet AlleyDirector
1958·
The Great GatsbyDirector
Director
1956·
Playhouse 90Director
1956·
High TorDirector
1955·
Ford Star JubileeWriter
Screenplay, Director
1954·
Producers' ShowcaseDirector
1954·
The StrikeDirector
1954·
Dark PossessionDirector
1954·
Twelve Angry MenDirector
1953·
Mark of CainDirector
1952·
Pontius PilateDirector
1952·
The KillDirector
Director
1950·
Miracle in the RainDirector
Director
1949·
Jane EyreDirector
Director
1948·
Studio OneDirector