Franklin J. Schaffner
Directing
BornMay 30, 1920
DiedJuly 2, 1989 · 69
FromTokyo, Japan
GenderMale
3
Movies
1
TV Shows
50
Crew Credits
75
Years Active
★ 1
Popularity
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.
AKA Franklin Schaffner · Franklin James Schaffner · S. Schaffner · Frank Schaffner
Known For
Top 3 by popularity
Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur
2023
Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur
2023
as Himself
Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner
1997
Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner
1997
as Self - Director, 1970 (voice)
Filmography
3 titles
