Portrait of Franklin J. Schaffner

Franklin J. Schaffner

Bio: 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)
Born: Sun, May 30 1920
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

Death: Sun, Jul 02 1989
Franklin J. Schaffner is 69 years old
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Poster of Welcome Home
Welcome Home
Franklin J. Schaffner would have been no older than 69 in Welcome Home as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1989
Poster of Lionheart
Lionheart
Franklin J. Schaffner was 67 in Lionheart as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1987
Poster of Yes, Giorgio
Yes, Giorgio
Franklin J. Schaffner was 62 in Yes, Giorgio as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1982
Poster of Sphinx
Sphinx
Franklin J. Schaffner was 60 in Sphinx as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 11 1981
Poster of The Boys from Brazil
The Boys from Brazil
Franklin J. Schaffner was 58 in The Boys from Brazil as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1978
Poster of Islands in the Stream
Islands in the Stream
Franklin J. Schaffner was 56 in Islands in the Stream as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 1977
Poster of Papillon
Papillon
Franklin J. Schaffner was 53 in Papillon as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 1973
Poster of Nicholas and Alexandra
Nicholas and Alexandra
Franklin J. Schaffner was 51 in Nicholas and Alexandra as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 29 1971
Poster of Patton
Patton
Franklin J. Schaffner was 49 in Patton as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 25 1970
Poster of Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes
Franklin J. Schaffner was 47 in Planet of the Apes as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1968
Poster of The Double Man
The Double Man
Franklin J. Schaffner was 46 in The Double Man as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 1967
Poster of Planet of the Apes Test Reel
Planet of the Apes Test Reel
Franklin J. Schaffner was 45 in Planet of the Apes Test Reel as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1966
Poster of The War Lord
The War Lord
Franklin J. Schaffner was 45 in The War Lord as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 1965
Poster of The Best Man
The Best Man
Franklin J. Schaffner was 43 in The Best Man as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 05 1964
Poster of The Stripper
The Stripper
Franklin J. Schaffner was 43 in The Stripper as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 19 1963
Poster of Big Deal in Laredo
Big Deal in Laredo
Franklin J. Schaffner was 42 in Big Deal in Laredo as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 07 1962
Poster of A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy
A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy
Franklin J. Schaffner was 41 in A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 13 1962
Poster of The Velvet Alley
The Velvet Alley
Franklin J. Schaffner was 38 in The Velvet Alley as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 1959
Poster of The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
Franklin J. Schaffner was 38 in The Great Gatsby as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1958
Poster of Nightmare at Ground Zero
Nightmare at Ground Zero
Franklin J. Schaffner was 37 in Nightmare at Ground Zero as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 15 1958
Poster of The Rag Jungle
The Rag Jungle
Franklin J. Schaffner was 36 in The Rag Jungle as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 20 1956
Poster of The Army Game
The Army Game
Franklin J. Schaffner was 36 in The Army Game as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 03 1956
Poster of High Tor
High Tor
Franklin J. Schaffner was 35 in High Tor as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 1956
Poster of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
Franklin J. Schaffner was 35 in The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1955
Poster of Twelve Angry Men
Twelve Angry Men
Franklin J. Schaffner was 34 in Twelve Angry Men as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 20 1954
Poster of The Strike
The Strike
Franklin J. Schaffner was 34 in The Strike as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 07 1954
Poster of Dark Possession
Dark Possession
Franklin J. Schaffner was 33 in Dark Possession as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 15 1954
Poster of Mark of Cain
Mark of Cain
Franklin J. Schaffner was 32 in Mark of Cain as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 02 1953
Poster of The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
Franklin J. Schaffner was 32 in The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 22 1952
Poster of The Kill
The Kill
Franklin J. Schaffner was 32 in The Kill as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 22 1952
Poster of Pontius Pilate
Pontius Pilate
Franklin J. Schaffner was 31 in Pontius Pilate as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1952
Poster of The Man Who Had Influence
The Man Who Had Influence
Franklin J. Schaffner was 29 in The Man Who Had Influence as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 29 1950
Poster of Miracle in the Rain
Miracle in the Rain
Franklin J. Schaffner was 29 in Miracle in the Rain as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1950
Poster of Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre
Franklin J. Schaffner was 29 in Jane Eyre as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 12 1949

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of ABC Stage 67
ABC Stage 67
Franklin J. Schaffner was 46+ in ABC Stage 67 as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1966
Poster of The DuPont Show of the Week
The DuPont Show of the Week
Franklin J. Schaffner was 41+ in The DuPont Show of the Week as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1961
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Franklin J. Schaffner was 41+ in The Defenders as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of Playhouse 90
Playhouse 90
Franklin J. Schaffner was 36+ in Playhouse 90 as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1956
Poster of Ford Star Jubilee
Ford Star Jubilee
Franklin J. Schaffner was 35+ in Ford Star Jubilee as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1955
Poster of Producers' Showcase
Producers' Showcase
Franklin J. Schaffner was 34+ in Producers' Showcase as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 18 1954
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Franklin J. Schaffner was 28+ in Studio One as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Ford Theatre Hour
The Ford Theatre Hour
Franklin J. Schaffner was 28+ in The Ford Theatre Hour as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 17 1948