Franklin J. Schaffner
male
Born on May 30, 1920 (105 years old)
Passed Away on July 02, 1989
From Tokyo, Japan
Known for 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.
