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Feb 12, 2014 · Janet Gaynor and Ryan O'Neal presenting Franklin J. Schaffner with the Oscar® for Directing for "Patton" at the 43rd Academy Awards® in 1971. Accepted by Kar...
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Office of Strategic Services. Rank. Lieutenant. Franklin James Schaffner (May 30, 1920 – July 2, 1989) was an American film, television, and stage director. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for Patton (1970), and is known for the films Planet of the Apes (1968), Nicholas and Alexandra (1971), Papillon (1973), and The Boys from ...
Mar 17, 2002 · Franklin Schaffner (1920-1989) was a master of bold, uncluttered canvases. After a start directing live television in the 1950s, he made dramas (including "The Best Man," one of the best Hollywood films about politics) before finding his natural footing with epics such as "The War Lord" (1965), " Planet of the Apes " (1968) and, after "Patton ...
Jul 3, 1989 · July 3, 1989 12 AM PT. Times Staff Writer. Academy and Emmy award-winning director Franklin J. Schaffner died early Sunday at his home in Santa Monica. Schaffner, 69, died 10 days after being ...
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Apr 2, 1970 · Patton: Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. With George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Stephen Young, Michael Strong. The World War II phase of the career of controversial American general George S. Patton.
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Memorable Moments. Edmund H. North. Writing (Story and Screenplay) winner for Patton. Frank McCarthy. Appearing for Best Actor George C. Scott, with presenter Goldie Hawn. Glenda Jackson. Hal Wallis presents Best Actress winner Glenda Jackson her statuette for Women in Love. View More Memorable Moments.
May 26, 2024 · Franklin J. Schaffner was an American director who worked on a number of well-regarded television programs before launching a successful film career that included such classics as Planet of the Apes (1968) and Patton (1970). Schaffner, whose parents were Protestant missionaries, was raised in Japan.
