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 Info
Known For
Directing
Known Credits
41
Gender
Male
Birthday
1920-05-30
Place of Birth
Tokyo, Japan
Also Known As
Franklin Schaffner, Franklin James Schaffner, S. Schaffner, Frank Schaffner, Franklin Scaffner
Known For
Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur 
The Magnificent Rebel 
Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner 
Planet of the Apes 
Patton 
Papillon 
The War Lord 
The Best Man 
The Boys from Brazil 
Sphinx 
Welcome Home 
Lionheart 
The Stripper 
Twelve Angry Men 
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial 
Islands in the Stream 
Nicholas and Alexandra 
Yes, Giorgio 
The Double Man 
The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus 
Jane Eyre Mark of Cain A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy Nightmare at Ground Zero 
The Velvet Alley 
The Great Gatsby 
High Tor 
Planet of the Apes Test Reel 
The Kill 
Pontius Pilate 
Dark Possession 
The Strike 
The Man Who Had Influence Miracle in the Rain 
The Ford Theatre Hour: Alice in Wonderland 
The Playroom The Clouded Image This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.