Franklin J. Schaffner

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.

Personal information

Known for: Directors

Gender: Male

Date of birth: 30/05/1920

Date of death: 02/07/1989

Place of birth: Tokyo, Japan

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