Franklin J. Schaffner

Born in May 30th, 1920

From Tokyo, Japan

Franklin J. 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.

Franklin J. Schaffner Movies

Welcome Home Poster
September 29, 1989
Lionheart Poster
August 14, 1987
Yes, Giorgio Poster
September 24, 1982
Sphinx Poster
February 11, 1981
The Boys from Brazil Poster
October 5, 1978
Islands in the Stream Poster
March 9, 1977
Papillon Poster
December 16, 1973

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