Directing

Franklin J. Schaffner

Born 1920-05-30 · Tokyo, JapanDied 1989-07-0211 series45 films

Franklin James Schaffner (May 30, 1920 – July 2, 1989) was an American director. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for Patton (1970), and is also known for the films Planet of the Apes (1968), Nicholas and Alexandra (1971), Papillon (1973), and The Boys from Brazil (1978). He served as President of the Directors Guild of America between 1987 and 1989.

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Acting

1971Film '72Self1 ep.

Behind the camera

1966ABC Stage 67Director1 ep.
1961The DuPont Show of the WeekDirector4 ep.
1961The DefendersDirector6 ep.
1959StartimeDirector, Producer1 ep.
1956Playhouse 90Director3 ep.
1955Ford Star JubileeWriter1 ep.
1954Producers' ShowcaseDirector1 ep.
1948Studio OneDirector110 ep.
1948Ford TheatreDirector1 ep.
1948The Ford Theatre HourDirector1 ep.

Guest appearances

1971Film '72Self1 ep.

Also known as: Franklin Schaffner · Franklin James Schaffner · S. Schaffner · Frank Schaffner · Franklin Scaffner