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Aug 7, 2023 · The cinematic world mourns the loss of an iconic filmmaker, William Friedkin, whose remarkable career left an indelible mark on the industry. Beyond his cinematic achievements, Friedkin’s personal life was enriched by the presence of his beloved children, Jackson Friedkin and Cedric Friedkin.
Friedkin began a four-year relationship with Australian dancer and choreographer Jennifer Nairn-Smith in 1972. Although they announced an engagement twice, they never married. They had a son, Cedric, on November 27, 1976. [52] [53] Friedkin and his second wife, Lesley-Anne Down, also had a son, Jack, born in 1982. [46]
Aug 7, 2023 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — William Friedkin, the generation-defining director who brought a visceral realism to 1970s hits “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist” and was quickly anointed one of...
Aug 8, 2023 · Friedkin, who won the best director Oscar for “The French Connection,” died Monday in Los Angeles, Marcia Franklin, his executive assistant for 24 years, told The Associated Press on behalf of...
Aug 8, 2023 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — William Friedkin, the generation-defining director who brought a visceral realism to 1970s hits “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist” and was quickly anointed one of Hollywood’s top directors when he was only in his 30s, has died. He was 87.
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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 ...
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Aug 7, 2023 · Friedkin, who won the best director Oscar for “The French Connection,” died Monday in Los Angeles, Marcia Franklin, his executive assistant for 24 years, told The Associated Press on behalf of...
