Franklin J. Schaffner
Directing
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.
Filmography 47
Movies (37)
Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur2023Himself
Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner1997Self - Director, 1970 (voice)
Welcome Home1989Directing
Lionheart1987Directing
Yes, Giorgio1982Directing
Sphinx1981Directing
The Boys from Brazil1978Directing
Islands in the Stream1977Directing
Papillon1973Directing
The Magnificent Rebel1973Self
Nicholas and Alexandra1971Directing
Patton1970Directing
Planet of the Apes1968Directing
The Double Man1967Directing
Planet of the Apes Test Reel1966Directing
The War Lord1965Directing
The Best Man1964Directing
The Stripper1963Directing- A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy1962Directing
The Velvet Alley1959Directing
The Great Gatsby1958Directing- Nightmare at Ground Zero1958Directing
- The Clouded Image1957Directing
The Playroom1957Directing
High Tor1956Directing- The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial1955Directing
Twelve Angry Men1954Directing
The Strike1954Directing
Dark Possession1954Directing- Mark of Cain1953Directing
Shows (10)
- Film '721971Self
ABC Stage 671966Directing
The DuPont Show of the Week1961Directing
The Defenders1961Directing
Startime1959Directing
Playhouse 901956Directing- Producers' Showcase1954Directing
Studio One1948Directing- Ford Theatre1948Directing
The Ford Theatre Hour1948Directing