About
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.
Known for
Studio OneSeries • 1948
The DefendersSeries • 1961
Planet of the ApesMovie • 1968
Playhouse 90Series • 1956
StartimeSeries • 1959
ABC Stage 67Series • 1966
PattonMovie • 1970
PapillonMovie • 1973
The Boys from BrazilMovie • 1978
Nicholas and AlexandraMovie • 1971
SphinxMovie • 1981
The War LordMovie • 1965
Islands in the StreamMovie • 1977
The Best ManMovie • 1964
The Double ManMovie • 1967
Twelve Angry MenMovie • 1954