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William David Friedkin (/ ˈ f r iː d k ɪ n /; August 29, 1935 – August 7, 2023) was an American film, television and opera director, producer, and screenwriter who was closely identified with the "New Hollywood" movement of the 1970s.
IMDb provides an extensive overview of the life and career of William Friedkin, a renowned director, writer and producer of films such as The French Connection, The Exorcist and The Devil and Father Amorth. Learn about his early influences, his achievements, his trivia and his death in 2023.
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Aug 7, 2023 · William Friedkin, a filmmaker whose gritty, visceral style and fascination with characters on the edge helped make “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist” two of the biggest box-office hits...
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May 7, 2024 · William Friedkin (born August 29, 1935, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died August 7, 2023, Los Angeles, California) was an American film director who was best known for The French Connection (1971) and The Exorcist (1973). (Read Martin Scorsese’s Britannica essay on film preservation.)
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IMDb provides a comprehensive biography of the late director William Friedkin, who made films such as The French Connection, The Exorcist and To Live and Die in L.A. Learn about his life, career, awards, trivia and quotes.
- August 29, 1935
- August 7, 2023
Aug 7, 2023 · LOS ANGELES — William Friedkin, the Oscar winning director who became a top filmmaker in his 30s with the gripping "The French Connection" and the horrifying "The Exorcist" and struggled in the...
Aug 7, 2023 · William Friedkin, a master of suspense and leading figure of the 1970s New Hollywood movement who was known for directing films such as “The Exorcist” and “The French Connection,” has died....
