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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 · Franklin J. Schaffner (born May 30, 1920, Tokyo, Japan—died July 2, 1989, Santa Monica, California, U.S.) 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).
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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
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...
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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