Franklin J. Schaffner
Director
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.
Born1920-05-30
Place of BirthTokyo, Japan
Known For
6.3
The Defenders
Drama
5.4
Studio One
Drama
7.7
Planet of the Apes
Sci-FiAdventure
7.5
Playhouse 90
Drama
6.8
Startime
ComedyDrama
7.8
Papillon
CrimeDrama
6.8
ABC Stage 67
DramaDocumentary
8.0
Ford Theatre
Drama
7.5
Patton
WarDrama
6.8
Producers' Showcase
ComedyDrama
7.0
Nicholas and Alexandra
DramaWar
6.7
The Boys from Brazil
DramaMystery
6.2
The War Lord
HistoryDrama
7.0
The DuPont Show of the Week
DramaComedy
7.3
The Best Man
Drama
The Ford Theatre Hour
5.7
Sphinx
AdventureMystery
3.9
Yes, Giorgio
MusicDrama
8.0
The Kill
ThrillerMystery
6.3
The Double Man
MysteryThriller
Jane Eyre
DramaRomance
6.5
Islands in the Stream
Drama
6.0
The Ford Theatre Hour: Alice in Wonderland
FantasyDrama
5.6
Lionheart
AdventureDrama