WILLIAM FRIEDKIN
William Friedkin
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: August 29, 1935
Deathday: August 7, 2023
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
William David Friedkin (August 29, 1935 – August 7, 2023) was an American film, television and opera director, producer, and screenwriter who was closely identified with the "New Hollywood" movement of the 1970s. Beginning his career in documentaries in the early 1960s, he is best known for his crime thriller film The French Connection (1971), which won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, and the horror film The Exorcist (1973), which earned him another Academy Award nomination for Best Director.
Filmography
Starring
Self (archive footage)
Self
Self
2021·
AlgrenSelf
Self
2018·
Friedkin UncutSelf
Self
2016·
Return to the GenreSelf
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
2013·
A Fuller LifeSelf - Reader (segment "My Ballsy Yarns")
Self
Self
Self
2011·
Making the BoysSelf
2011·
Miller's TaleSelf
2010·
Godard Made in USASelf
Self
Self
Self
2009·
Anatomy of a ChaseSelf
Self
Self, Self
Self
Self
2006·
Shadows of SuspenseSelf
2004·
Leçon de CinémaSelf
2004·
A Little SolitaireSelf
Self
Self
2003·
Filming “The Hunted”Self
2003·
The Cutting EdgeSelf
Self
Self
1998·
Without LimitsTV Director
Self
Self - Director
1997·
Hollywood HalloweenSelf
Self
1991·
Fear in the DarkSelf
1989·
The SimpsonsDr. Kenneth Humphries (voice)
Self
Production
Director, Teleplay
Writer, Director
2015·
Verdi AidaStage Director
Director
2012·
Killer JoeDirector
2007·
The Painter's VoiceDirector
2007·
BugDirector
2003·
The HuntedDirector
Director
2000·
Rules of EngagementDirector
Thanks
1997·
12 Angry MenDirector
1995·
JadeDirector
1994·
Rebel HighwayDirector
1994·
JailbreakersDirector
1994·
Blue ChipsDirector
1990·
The GuardianScreenplay, Director
1989·
Tales from the CryptDirector
Executive Producer, Story, Director
1987·
RampageProducer, Writer, Director
1986·
C.A.T. SquadExecutive Producer, Director
1985·
The Twilight ZoneDirector
Screenplay, Director
1984·
Self ControlDirector
1983·
Deal of the CenturyDirector
1980·
CruisingDirector, Writer
1978·
The Brink's JobDirector
1977·
SorcererProducer, Screenplay, Director
Director
1973·
The ExorcistDirector
Screenplay, Director
1970·
The Boys in the BandDirector
1968·
The Birthday PartyDirector
Director
1967·
Good TimesScreenplay, Director
1967·
MugginsProducer
1967·
The Pickle BrothersDirector
1966·
The Thin Blue LineStory, Director, Producer
1965·
The Bold MenDirector
Director
Director
Producer, Director