About Franklin J. Schaffner
Franklin J. Schaffner is a renowned director born in Tokyo, Japan, with 54 credits to their name.
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.
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Portfolio Overview
Franklin J. Schaffner has contributed to 50 unique projects, with an average rating of 6.7/10. Their work spans both film and television, showcasing diverse storytelling.
Career Timeline
A career spanning 1971 to 2023 (52 years), in which Franklin J. Schaffner built a legendary body of work.
Primary Expertise
Known primarily for director. Franklin J. Schaffner has worked behind the scenes on 39 productions and on 12 TV projects.
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Franklin J. Schaffner has a dedicated following, with a popularity score of 0.9.
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Which titles feature work by Franklin J. Schaffner?
Franklin J. Schaffner has contributed to acclaimed titles including Planet of the Apes, Papillon, Papillon and more. That is 54 credits in total. Primary field: director.
Franklin J. Schaffner — what are they known for?
Primary field: director. The highest-rated titles are Planet of the Apes, Papillon. The career now spans over 52 years.
How many titles does Franklin J. Schaffner have?
Credited on 3 on-screen roles, 39 crew credits in feature films and 1 television title. 54 screen credits in total.
Franklin J. Schaffner — what are the latest titles?
The most recent projects are Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur.
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