Franklin J. Schaffner
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Popularity
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Credits
1920
Born
Japan
Origin
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.
Known For
Directing
Birthday
1920-05-30
Place of Birth
Tokyo, Japan
Died
1989-07-02
Also Known As
Franklin Schaffner, Franklin James Schaffner, S. Schaffner
