Franklin J. Schaffner

Franklin J. Schaffner

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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 Directing
Born 30 May 1920
Died 2 Jul 1989
Place of birth Tokyo, Japan

Known for

Planet of the Apes

Crew: Director