
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 |


