Director 1920 - 1989

Franklin J. Schaffner

Tokyo, Japan

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... Read full bio →

Director Information

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Full Name

Franklin J. Schaffner

Known For

Directing

Birthday

May 30th, 1920 00:00

Place of Birth

Tokyo, Japan

Died

July 2nd, 1989 00:00 (aged 69)

TMDB ID

13265

IMDb ID

nm0769874

Films Directed

14

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.