Cast
Franklin J. Schaffner
Directing
Cast
Franklin J. Schaffner
Known for
Directing
Born
1920-05-30
From
Tokyo, Japan
Died
1989-07-02
Also known as Franklin Schaffner, Franklin James Schaffner, S. Schaffner
Biography
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.
