Franklin J. Schaffner
Directing

Franklin J. Schaffner

Born 30 May 1920 · Tokyo, Japan · Died 2 July 1989

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

Planet of the Apes
Papillon
Patton
The Boys from Brazil
Nicholas and Alexandra
The War Lord
Twelve Angry Men
The Best Man
Sphinx
Islands in the Stream
The Double Man
Lionheart
Welcome Home
Lionheart
Yes, Giorgio
Sphinx
The Boys from Brazil
Islands in the Stream
Papillon
Nicholas and Alexandra
Patton
Planet of the Apes
The Double Man
Planet of the Apes Test Reel
The War Lord
The Best Man
The Stripper
The Velvet Alley
The Great Gatsby
The Playroom
High Tor
Twelve Angry Men
Dark Possession
The Strike
The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
The Kill
Pontius Pilate
The Man Who Had Influence
The Ford Theatre Hour: Alice in Wonderland
Jane Eyre
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