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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
Welcome Home
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1989
Lionheart
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1987
Yes, Giorgio
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1982
Sphinx
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1981
Sphinx
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 1981
The Boys from Brazil
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1978
Islands in the Stream
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1977
Papillon
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1973
Papillon
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1973
Nicholas and Alexandra
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1971
Patton
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1970
Planet of the Apes
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1968
The Double Man
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1967
ABC Stage 67
Role: Director
TV • 1966
Planet of the Apes Test Reel
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1966
The War Lord
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1965
The Best Man
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1964
The Stripper
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1963
Big Deal in Laredo
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 1962
A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1962