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Franklin J. Schaffner

Also Known As: Franklin Schaffner, Franklin James Schaffner, S. Schaffner

Birth Date

May 30, 1920

Death Date

July 2, 1989

(passed away at 69)

Place of Birth

Tokyo, Japan

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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.