Franklin J. Schaffner
DirectingBorn: May 30, 1920 in Tokyo, Japan
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.
All Credits48 Titles
Film
37 Titles
7.7
FILM
Planet of the Apes1968
7.8
FILM
Papillon1973
7.5
FILM
Patton1970
6.7
FILM
The Boys from Brazil1978
7.0
FILM
Nicholas and Alexandra1971
6.3
FILM
The Double Man1967
6.2
FILM
The War Lord1965
6.5
FILM
Islands in the Stream1977
5.6
FILM
Lionheart1987
7.9
FILM
Twelve Angry Men1954
7.3
FILM
The Best Man1964
8.3
FILM
High Tor1956
6.6
FILM
Welcome Home1989
4.1
FILM
Yes, Giorgio1982
7.0
FILM
The Velvet Alley1959
4.6
FILM
The Stripper1963
Series
11 Titles
5.4
SERIES
Studio One1948–
6.3
SERIES
The Defenders1961–
7.6
SERIES
Playhouse 901956–
4.7
SERIES
Film '721971–
6.8
SERIES
Startime1959–
6.8
SERIES
ABC Stage 671966–
6.8
SERIES
Producers' Showcase1954–
8.0
SERIES
Ford Theatre1948–
7.0
SERIES
The DuPont Show of the Week1961–
7.0
SERIES
Ford Star Jubilee1955–
SERIES
The Ford Theatre Hour1948–