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.
Known For
| Birth Location | Tokyo, Japan |
|---|---|
| Born | 1920-05-30 |
| Died | 1989-07-02 |
Movies
Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner
as Self - Director, 1970 (voice)
1997
The Magnificent Rebel
as Self
1973
Movies
Welcome Home
Director
1989
Lionheart
Director
1987
Yes, Giorgio
Director
1982
Sphinx
Executive Producer
1981
Sphinx
Director
1981
The Boys from Brazil
Director
1978
Islands in the Stream
Director
1977
Papillon
Director
1973
Papillon
Producer
1973
Nicholas and Alexandra
Director
1971
Patton
Director
1970
Planet of the Apes
Director
1968
The Double Man
Director
1967
The War Lord
Director
1965
The Best Man
Director
1964
The Stripper
Director
1963
Big Deal in Laredo
Executive Producer
1962
1962
The Velvet Alley
Director
1959
The Great Gatsby
Director
1958
Nightmare at Ground Zero
Director
1958
The Arena
Director
1956
High Tor
Director
1956
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
Screenplay
1955
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
Director
1955
Twelve Angry Men
Director
1954
The Strike
Director
1954
Dark Possession
Director
1954
Mark of Cain
Director
1953
1952
The Hospital
Director
1952
The Kill
Director
1952
Pontius Pilate
Director
1952
The Man Who Had Influence
Director
1950
Jane Eyre
Director
1949