Franklin J. Schaffner
Directing
- Born
- May 30, 1920 · Tokyo, Japan
- Died
- July 2, 1989 (age 69)
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
Planet of the Apes
February 7, 1968
Papillon
December 16, 1973
Patton
January 25, 1970
The Boys from Brazil
October 5, 1978
Nicholas and Alexandra
November 29, 1971
The War Lord
November 17, 1965
Twelve Angry Men
September 20, 1954
The Best Man
April 5, 1964
Sphinx
February 11, 1981
Islands in the Stream
March 9, 1977
The Double Man
April 25, 1967
Lionheart
August 14, 1987
Behind the camera36
- 1989Welcome Home Director
- 1987Lionheart Director
- 1982Yes, Giorgio Director
- 1981Sphinx Director, Executive Producer
- 1978The Boys from Brazil Director
- 1977Islands in the Stream Director
- 1973Papillon Producer, Director
- 1971Nicholas and Alexandra Director
- 1970Patton Director
- 1968Planet of the Apes Director