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Franklin J. Schaffner

Director

Franklin J. Schaffner

Directing
1954 — 1981 · 9 films
Lived
30 May 1920 — d. 1989
From
Tokyo, Japan

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.

Career Signature

How Franklin J. Schaffner’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they directed.