Franklin J. Schaffner

American film director (1920–1989)

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Born: 1921-05-30
Died: 1989-07-02
Works: 1

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Planet of the apes

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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

Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur — Himself2023
Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner — Self - Director, 1970 (voice)1997
The Magnificent Rebel — Self1973
Film '72 — Self1971

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Franklin James Schaffner (May 30, 1920 – July 2, 1989) was an American film, television, and stage director. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for Patton (1970), and is 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.

Early life