Franklin J. Schaffner
Directing
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.
Born: May 30, 1920 · Tokyo, Japan
Filmography (20)
Lionheart
1987
Director
Yes, Giorgio
1982
Director
Sphinx
1981
DirectorExecutive Producer
The Boys from Brazil
1978
Director
Islands in the Stream
1977
Director
Papillon
1973
ProducerDirector
The Magnificent Rebel
1973
Actor
Nicholas and Alexandra
1971
Director
Patton
1970
Director
Planet of the Apes
1968
Director
The Double Man
1967
Director
TV
ABC Stage 67
1966
Director
The War Lord
1965
Director
The Best Man
1964
Director
The Stripper
1963
Director
TV
The Defenders
1961
Director
TV
Playhouse 90
1956
Director
High Tor
1956
Director
Twelve Angry Men
1954
Director
TV
Studio One
1948
Director