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William Friedkin

Bio: William David Friedkin (August 29, 1935 – August 7, 2023) was an American film, television and opera director, producer, and screenwriter who was closely identified with the "New Hollywood" movement of the 1970s. Beginning his career in documentaries in the early 1960s, he is best known for his crime thriller film The French Connection (1971), which won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, and the horror film The Exorcist (1973), which earned him another Academy Award nomination for Best Director
Born: Thu, Aug 29 1935
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Death: Mon, Aug 07 2023
William Friedkin is 87 years old
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Poster of Peter Lorre : Derrière le masque du maudit
Peter Lorre : Derrière le masque du maudit
William Friedkin would have been no older than
87 in Peter Lorre : Derrière le masque du maudit
as 'Himself (archive)'.
Fri, Jun 07 2024
Poster of Fear and Love: The Story of The Exorcist
Fear and Love: The Story of The Exorcist
William Friedkin would have been no older than
87 in Fear and Love: The Story of The Exorcist
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Mar 26 2024
Poster of The Exorcist Untold
The Exorcist Untold
William Friedkin would have been no older than
87 in The Exorcist Untold
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Dec 11 2023
Poster of Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
William Friedkin would have been no older than
87 in Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 05 2023
Poster of Algren
Algren
William Friedkin was
86 in Algren
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 21 2021
Poster of I Am Alfred Hitchcock
I Am Alfred Hitchcock
William Friedkin was
85 in I Am Alfred Hitchcock
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 02 2021
Poster of Fellini of the Spirits
Fellini of the Spirits
William Friedkin was
85 in Fellini of the Spirits
as 'Self'.
Mon, Aug 31 2020
Poster of Friedkin Uncut
Friedkin Uncut
William Friedkin was
83 in Friedkin Uncut
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 05 2018
Poster of The Devil and Father Amorth
The Devil and Father Amorth
William Friedkin was
82 in The Devil and Father Amorth
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Apr 20 2018
Poster of Return to the Genre
Return to the Genre
William Friedkin was
81 in Return to the Genre
Tue, Sep 27 2016
Poster of Sorcerers: A Conversation with William Friedkin and Nicolas Winding Refn
Sorcerers: A Conversation with William Friedkin and Nicolas Winding Refn
William Friedkin was
80 in Sorcerers: A Conversation with William Friedkin and Nicolas Winding Refn
Wed, Dec 02 2015
Poster of Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
William Friedkin was
79 in Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
as 'Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 12 2014
Poster of Henri Langlois vu par...
Henri Langlois vu par...
William Friedkin was
78 in Henri Langlois vu par...
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jul 27 2014
Poster of The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz
William Friedkin was
78 in The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 01 2013
Poster of A Fuller Life
A Fuller Life
William Friedkin was
77 in A Fuller Life
as 'Self - Reader (segment "My Ballsy Yarns")'.
Wed, Aug 28 2013
Poster of Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck
Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck
William Friedkin was
77 in Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 28 2013
Poster of Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot
Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot
William Friedkin was
77 in Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 15 2013
Poster of Stanley Kubrick in Focus
Stanley Kubrick in Focus
William Friedkin was
77 in Stanley Kubrick in Focus
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 30 2012
Poster of Casablanca: An Unlikely Classic
Casablanca: An Unlikely Classic
William Friedkin was
76 in Casablanca: An Unlikely Classic
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 27 2012
Poster of Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard Of
Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard Of
William Friedkin was
76 in Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard Of
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of Making the Boys
Making the Boys
William Friedkin was
75 in Making the Boys
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Mar 11 2011
Poster of Miller's Tale
Miller's Tale
William Friedkin was
75 in Miller's Tale
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 05 2011
Poster of Godard Made in USA
Godard Made in USA
William Friedkin was
75 in Godard Made in USA
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 11 2010
Poster of The Exorcist Locations: Georgetown Then and Now
The Exorcist Locations: Georgetown Then and Now
William Friedkin was
75 in The Exorcist Locations: Georgetown Then and Now
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 05 2010
Poster of Raising Hell: Filming the Exorcist
Raising Hell: Filming the Exorcist
William Friedkin was
74 in Raising Hell: Filming the Exorcist
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 10 2010
Poster of Fasten Your Seatbelt: The Thrilling Art of Alfred Hitchcock
Fasten Your Seatbelt: The Thrilling Art of Alfred Hitchcock
William Friedkin was
74 in Fasten Your Seatbelt: The Thrilling Art of Alfred Hitchcock
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 24 2009
Poster of North by Northwest: One for the Ages
North by Northwest: One for the Ages
William Friedkin was
74 in North by Northwest: One for the Ages
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 03 2009
Poster of The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style
The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style
William Friedkin was
74 in The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 03 2009
Poster of Victor Fleming: Master Craftsman
Victor Fleming: Master Craftsman
William Friedkin was
74 in Victor Fleming: Master Craftsman
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Anatomy of a Chase
Anatomy of a Chase
William Friedkin was
73 in Anatomy of a Chase
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 24 2009
Poster of In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy
In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy
William Friedkin was
73 in In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of Hitchcock
Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of Hitchcock
William Friedkin was
73 in Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of Hitchcock
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Breaking Barriers: The Sound of Hitchcock
Breaking Barriers: The Sound of Hitchcock
William Friedkin was
73 in Breaking Barriers: The Sound of Hitchcock
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't
The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't
William Friedkin was
72 in The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 03 2008
Poster of Great Bolshy Yarblockos!: Making 'A Clockwork Orange'
Great Bolshy Yarblockos!: Making 'A Clockwork Orange'
William Friedkin was
72 in Great Bolshy Yarblockos!: Making 'A Clockwork Orange'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 23 2007
Poster of View from the Overlook: Crafting 'The Shining'
View from the Overlook: Crafting 'The Shining'
William Friedkin was
72 in View from the Overlook: Crafting 'The Shining'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 23 2007
Poster of Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
William Friedkin was
72 in Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 23 2007
Poster of The Visions of Stanley Kubrick
The Visions of Stanley Kubrick
William Friedkin was
72 in The Visions of Stanley Kubrick
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 23 2007
Poster of The History of 'Cruising'
The History of 'Cruising'
William Friedkin was
72 in The History of 'Cruising'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 18 2007
Poster of Exorcising 'Cruising'
Exorcising 'Cruising'
William Friedkin was
72 in Exorcising 'Cruising'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 18 2007
Poster of Tatort Oper - Wie Filmemacher Oper machen
Tatort Oper - Wie Filmemacher Oper machen
William Friedkin was
71 in Tatort Oper - Wie Filmemacher Oper machen
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 21 2007
Poster of The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo
The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo
William Friedkin was
71 in The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Shadows of Suspense
Shadows of Suspense
William Friedkin was
70 in Shadows of Suspense
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 22 2006
Poster of Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
William Friedkin was
70 in Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Tue, Oct 04 2005
Poster of A Little Solitaire
A Little Solitaire
William Friedkin was
68 in A Little Solitaire
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jul 12 2004
Poster of Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.'
Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.'
William Friedkin was
68 in Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.'
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Dec 02 2003
Poster of Filming “The Hunted”
Filming “The Hunted”
William Friedkin was
67 in Filming “The Hunted”
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 12 2003
Poster of Pursuing “The Hunted”
Pursuing “The Hunted”
William Friedkin was
67 in Pursuing “The Hunted”
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 12 2003
Poster of The Cutting Edge
The Cutting Edge
William Friedkin was
67 in The Cutting Edge
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 12 2003
Poster of A Decade Under the Influence
A Decade Under the Influence
William Friedkin was
67 in A Decade Under the Influence
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 25 2003
Poster of Making the Connection: Untold Stories of The French Connection
Making the Connection: Untold Stories of The French Connection
William Friedkin was
66 in Making the Connection: Untold Stories of The French Connection
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 25 2001
Poster of The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'
The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'
William Friedkin was
64 in The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 15 2000
Poster of The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
William Friedkin was
62 in The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
as 'Self - Director'.
Sat, Jun 13 1998
Poster of Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy
Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy
William Friedkin was
62 in Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 04 1998
Poster of Howard Hawks: American Artist
Howard Hawks: American Artist
William Friedkin was
61 in Howard Hawks: American Artist
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Hollywood Halloween
Hollywood Halloween
William Friedkin was
61 in Hollywood Halloween
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Fear in the Dark
Fear in the Dark
William Friedkin was
56 in Fear in the Dark
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 29 1991
Poster of Putting it Together: The Making of the Broadway Album
Putting it Together: The Making of the Broadway Album
William Friedkin was
50 in Putting it Together: The Making of the Broadway Album
Sat, Jan 11 1986
Poster of Conversation with Fritz Lang
Conversation with Fritz Lang
William Friedkin was
39 in Conversation with Fritz Lang
as 'Self'.
Mon, Feb 24 1975

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of 100 Years of Warner Bros.
100 Years of Warner Bros.
William Friedkin was
87+ in 100 Years of Warner Bros.
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 25 2023
Poster of Leçon de Cinéma
Leçon de Cinéma
William Friedkin was
68+ in Leçon de Cinéma
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 20 2004
Poster of Through the Night with...
Through the Night with...
William Friedkin was
66+ in Through the Night with...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 10 2002
Poster of AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies
William Friedkin was
62+ in AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 23 1998
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
William Friedkin was
54+ in The Simpsons
as 'Dr. Kenneth Humphries (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
William Friedkin was
20+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
William Friedkin was
17+ in The Oscars
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953