Directing
Franklin J. Schaffner
EN, ES cinema · 39 credits
Born
30 May 1920
Died
2 July 1989 (aged 69)
Birthplace
Tokyo, Japan
Also known as Franklin Schaffner · Franklin James Schaffner · S. Schaffner · Frank Schaffner · Franklin Scaffner
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
Filmography
Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner
as Self - Director, 1970 (voice)
Welcome Home
Director
Lionheart
Director
Yes, Giorgio
Director
Sphinx
Director, Executive Producer
The Boys from Brazil
Director
Papillon
Producer, Director
Patton
Director
Planet of the Apes
Director
The Double Man
Director
The War Lord
Director
The Best Man
Director
The Stripper
Director
Big Deal in Laredo
1962
Big Deal in Laredo
Executive Producer
The Velvet Alley
Director
The Playroom
Director
High Tor
Director
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
1955
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
Director, Screenplay
Twelve Angry Men
Director
The Strike
Director
The Kill
Director
Pontius Pilate
Director
Jane Eyre
Director