Franklin J. Schaffner
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.
Acting (3 movies)
Directing (33 movies)
Planet of the Apes
1968
Patton
1970
Papillon
1973
The War Lord
1965
The Best Man
1964
The Boys from Brazil
1978
Sphinx
1981
Welcome Home
1989
Lionheart
1987
The Stripper
1963
Twelve Angry Men
1954
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
1955
Islands in the Stream
1977
Yes, Giorgio
1982
Nicholas and Alexandra
1971
The Double Man
1967
The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
1952
Jane Eyre
1949
Mark of Cain
1953
A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy
1962
Nightmare at Ground Zero
1958
The Velvet Alley
1959
The Great Gatsby
1958
High Tor
1956
Planet of the Apes Test Reel
1966
The Kill
1952
Pontius Pilate
1952
Dark Possession
1954
The Strike
1954
The Man Who Had Influence
1950
Miracle in the Rain
1950
The Ford Theatre Hour: Alice in Wonderland
1950
The Playroom
1957
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial | 1955 | Screenplay |
| Big Deal in Laredo | 1962 | Executive Producer |
| Papillon | 1973 | Producer |
| Sphinx | 1981 | Executive Producer |