7.7
Movie
Directing
Franklin J. Schaffner
- Born
- Died
- (aged 69)
- Birthplace
- Tokyo, Japan
- Credits
- 50 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.7
Movie
7.8
Movie
Papillon
7.4
Movie
Patton
6.7
Movie
The Boys from Brazil
7.0
Movie
Nicholas and Alexandra
6.2
Movie
The War Lord
7.8
Movie
Twelve Angry Men
7.3
Movie
The Best Man
5.7
Movie
Sphinx
6.5
Movie
Islands in the Stream
6.3
Movie
The Double Man
5.6
Movie
Lionheart
3.9
Movie
Yes, Giorgio
4.6
Movie
The Stripper
5.4
TV
Studio One
6.3
TV
The Defenders
7.5
TV
Playhouse 90
6.6
Movie
Welcome Home
Acting credits 4
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur Film | Himself |
| 1997 | Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner Film | Self - Director, 1970 (voice) |
| 1973 | The Magnificent Rebel Film | Self |
| 1971 | Film '72 TV | Self (1 ep) |
Crew credits 46
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Welcome Home Film | Director |
| 1987 | Lionheart Film | Director |
| 1982 | Yes, Giorgio Film | Director |
| 1981 | Sphinx Film | Director, Executive Producer |
| 1978 | The Boys from Brazil Film | Director |
| 1977 | Islands in the Stream Film | Director |
| 1973 | Papillon Film | Director, Producer |
| 1971 | Nicholas and Alexandra Film | Director |
| 1970 | Patton Film | Director |
| 1968 | Planet of the Apes Film | Director |
| 1967 | The Double Man Film | Director |
| 1966 | ABC Stage 67 TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1966 | Planet of the Apes Test Reel Film | Director |
| 1965 | The War Lord Film | Director |
| 1964 | The Best Man Film | Director |
| 1963 | The Stripper Film | Director |
| 1962 | Big Deal in Laredo Film | Executive Producer |
| 1962 | A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy Film | Director |
| 1961 | The DuPont Show of the Week TV | Director (4 ep) |
| 1961 | The Defenders TV | Director (6 ep) |
| 1959 | Startime TV | Director, Producer (1 ep) |
| 1959 | The Velvet Alley Film | Director |
| 1958 | The Great Gatsby Film | Director |
| 1958 | Nightmare at Ground Zero Film | Director |
| 1957 | Panic Button Film | Director |
| 1957 | The Clouded Image Film | Director |
| 1957 | The Playroom Film | Director |
| 1956 | Playhouse 90 TV | Director (3 ep) |
| 1956 | High Tor Film | Director |
| 1955 | The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1955 | Ford Star Jubilee TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 1954 | Producers' Showcase TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1954 | Twelve Angry Men Film | Director |
| 1954 | The Strike Film | Director |
| 1954 | Dark Possession Film | Director |
| 1953 | Mark of Cain Film | Director |
| 1952 | The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus Film | Director |
| 1952 | The Kill Film | Director |
| 1952 | Pontius Pilate Film | Director |
| 1950 | The Ford Theatre Hour: Alice in Wonderland Film | Director |
| 1950 | The Man Who Had Influence Film | Director |
| 1950 | Miracle in the Rain Film | Director |
| 1949 | Jane Eyre Film | Director |
| 1948 | Studio One TV | Director (110 ep) |
| 1948 | The Ford Theatre Hour TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1948 | Ford Theatre TV | Director (1 ep) |