Franklin J. Schaffner

Franklin J. Schaffner

Director

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.

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Date of Birth: 30 May 1920 (106 years)

Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan

Filmography

The Betty White Show

The Betty White Show

1954
A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy

A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy

1962
Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

1968EN