Franklin J. Schaffner

Born: 1920-05-30

Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

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.

Known For

Planet of the Apes
Papillon
Patton
The Boys from Brazil
Sphinx
Nicholas and Alexandra
The War Lord
Islands in the Stream
Panic Button
The Best Man

Top Movie Credits

Planet of the Apes Director
Papillon Producer
Patton Director
The Boys from Brazil Director
Sphinx Executive Producer
Nicholas and Alexandra Director
The War Lord Director
Islands in the Stream Director
Panic Button Director
The Best Man Director