Franklin James Schaffner (May 30, 1920 – July 2, 1989) was an American film, television, and stage director. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for Patton (1970), and is 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.
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Franklin James Schaffner 30 May 1920 Tokyo, Japan
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2 July 1989 (aged 69) Santa Monica, California
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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