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Franklin J. Schaffner was an American film, television, and stage director who won the Academy Award for Best Director for Patton (1970). He also directed Planet of the Apes, Papillon, The Boys from Brazil, and other films.
IMDb profile of Franklin J. Schaffner, a director, producer and actor known for Planet of the Apes, Patton and The Boys from Brazil. Learn about his life, career, achievements and trivia.
- January 1, 1
- Tokyo, Japan
- January 1, 1
- Santa Monica, California, USA
Aug 12, 2024 · Learn about the life and career of Franklin J. Schaffner, an American director who won an Oscar for Patton and made classics like Planet of the Apes and Papillon. Explore his TV and stage work, his awards and honors, and his notable works.
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Learn about the life and career of Franklin J. Schaffner, a director of TV and films such as Patton, Planet of the Apes and Papillon. Find out his awards, family, trademarks and trivia on IMDb.
- May 30, 1920
- July 2, 1989
Franklin James Schaffner was an American film director who is best remembered for his Academy Award winning film ‘Patton’. Winner of four Emmys and one Academy Award, Schaffner’s tryst into the world of showbiz started following the World War II days.
Learn about the life and career of Franklin J. Schaffner, an American director who won an Oscar for Patton and made other classics like Planet of the Apes and Papillon. Browse his full filmography, awards, and trivia on The Movie Database.
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Jul 3, 1989 · The Academy Award winning director Franklin James Schaffner, whose 1970 film ''Patton'' won seven Oscars including best picture, died of cancer yesterday at his home in Santa Monica, Calif. He...
