Directing
Franklin J. Schaffner
Born May 30, 1920 — Died Jul 2, 1989
From 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.
Also Known As
Franklin Schaffner Franklin James Schaffner S. Schaffner Frank Schaffner Franklin Scaffner
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