Franklin J. Schaffner
1920–1989 · Tokyo, Japan
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.
Born 30 May 1920 · Died 2 Jul 1989
Directed 13
Sphinx
1981
Director
The Boys from Brazil
1978
Director
Papillon
1973
Director
Nicholas and Alexandra
1971
Director
Patton
1970
Director
Planet of the Apes
1968
Director
ABC Stage 67
1966
Director
The War Lord
1965
Director
The DuPont Show of the Week
1961
Director
Startime
1959
Director
Producers' Showcase
1954
Director
Ford Theatre
1948
Director
