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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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Welcome Home

Franklin J. Schaffner would have been no older than 69 in Welcome Home as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1989

Lionheart

Franklin J. Schaffner was 67 in Lionheart as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1987

Yes, Giorgio

Franklin J. Schaffner was 62 in Yes, Giorgio as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1982

Sphinx

Franklin J. Schaffner was 60 in Sphinx as 'Director, Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 11 1981

The Boys from Brazil

Franklin J. Schaffner was 58 in The Boys from Brazil as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1978

Islands in the Stream

Franklin J. Schaffner was 56 in Islands in the Stream as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 1977

Papillon

Franklin J. Schaffner was 53 in Papillon as 'Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 1973

Nicholas and Alexandra

Franklin J. Schaffner was 51 in Nicholas and Alexandra as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 29 1971

Patton

Franklin J. Schaffner was 49 in Patton as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 25 1970

Planet of the Apes

Franklin J. Schaffner was 47 in Planet of the Apes as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1968

The Double Man

Franklin J. Schaffner was 46 in The Double Man as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 1967

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

The War Lord

Franklin J. Schaffner was 45 in The War Lord as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 1965

The Best Man

Franklin J. Schaffner was 43 in The Best Man as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 05 1964

The Stripper

Franklin J. Schaffner was 43 in The Stripper as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 19 1963

Big Deal in Laredo

Franklin J. Schaffner was 42 in Big Deal in Laredo as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 07 1962

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

The Velvet Alley

Franklin J. Schaffner was 38 in The Velvet Alley as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 1959

The Great Gatsby

Franklin J. Schaffner was 38 in The Great Gatsby as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1958

Nightmare at Ground Zero

Franklin J. Schaffner was 37 in Nightmare at Ground Zero as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 15 1958

The Rag Jungle

Franklin J. Schaffner was 36 in The Rag Jungle as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 20 1956

The Army Game

Franklin J. Schaffner was 36 in The Army Game as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 03 1956

High Tor

Franklin J. Schaffner was 35 in High Tor as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 1956

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

Twelve Angry Men

Franklin J. Schaffner was 34 in Twelve Angry Men as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 20 1954

The Strike

Franklin J. Schaffner was 34 in The Strike as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 07 1954

Dark Possession

Franklin J. Schaffner was 33 in Dark Possession as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 15 1954

Mark of Cain

Franklin J. Schaffner was 32 in Mark of Cain as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 02 1953

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

The Kill

Franklin J. Schaffner was 32 in The Kill as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 22 1952

Pontius Pilate

Franklin J. Schaffner was 31 in Pontius Pilate as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1952

The Man Who Had Influence

Franklin J. Schaffner was 29 in The Man Who Had Influence as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 29 1950

Miracle in the Rain

Franklin J. Schaffner was 29 in Miracle in the Rain as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1950

Jane Eyre

Franklin J. Schaffner was 29 in Jane Eyre as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 12 1949

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ABC Stage 67

Franklin J. Schaffner was 46+ in ABC Stage 67 as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1966

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

The Defenders

Franklin J. Schaffner was 41+ in The Defenders as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961

Playhouse 90

Franklin J. Schaffner was 36+ in Playhouse 90 as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1956

Ford Star Jubilee

Franklin J. Schaffner was 35+ in Ford Star Jubilee as 'Writer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1955

Producers' Showcase

Franklin J. Schaffner was 34+ in Producers' Showcase as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 18 1954

Studio One

Franklin J. Schaffner was 28+ in Studio One as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948

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