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Director
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English
Education
J. P. McCaskey High School, Columbia University, Franklin & Marshall College, Columbia Law School
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Middle English (frankelein)
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Franklin J. Schaffner is known for directing.
Born in Tokyo, Japan (died at age 69).
4 awards including Academy Award for Best Director.
Franklin J. Schaffner has 15 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (15)
AWARDS (9)
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Academy Award for Best Director
1971
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Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Director
1971
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
1962
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
1956
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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.
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How old was Franklin J. Schaffner?
Franklin J. Schaffner was born on and passed away on at the age of 69.
Where was Franklin J. Schaffner born?
Franklin J. Schaffner was born in Tokyo, Japan.
What movies or shows has Franklin J. Schaffner been in?
Franklin J. Schaffner has 15 credits in our database. Notable titles include Welcome Home (1989), Lionheart (1987), Yes, Giorgio (1982), Sphinx (1981), Islands in the Stream (1977).
What is Franklin J. Schaffner known for?
Franklin J. Schaffner is primarily known as a 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),…
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