Director

Franklin J. Schaffner Movies and TV Series

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.

Born

May 30, 1920

Died

July 2, 1989

Place

Tokyo, Japan

Known for

Directing