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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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The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial

William Friedkin would have been no older than 87 in The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial as 'Teleplay, Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 03 2023

The Devil and Father Amorth

William Friedkin was 82 in The Devil and Father Amorth as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 2018

Verdi Aida

William Friedkin was 79 in Verdi Aida as 'Stage Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 2015

Henri Langlois vu par...

William Friedkin was 78 in Henri Langlois vu par... as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 27 2014

Killer Joe

William Friedkin was 76 in Killer Joe as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 07 2012

The Painter's Voice

William Friedkin was 71 in The Painter's Voice as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 29 2007

Bug

William Friedkin was 71 in Bug as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 2007

The Hunted

William Friedkin was 67 in The Hunted as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 11 2003

Rules of Engagement

William Friedkin was 64 in Rules of Engagement as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 2000

The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist

William Friedkin was 62 in The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 13 1998

12 Angry Men

William Friedkin was 61 in 12 Angry Men as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 17 1997

Jade

William Friedkin was 60 in Jade as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1995

Jailbreakers

William Friedkin was 59 in Jailbreakers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1994

Blue Chips

William Friedkin was 58 in Blue Chips as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1994

The Guardian

William Friedkin was 54 in The Guardian as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 1990

C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf

William Friedkin was 52 in C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf as 'Director, Story, Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 23 1988

Rampage

William Friedkin was 52 in Rampage as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1987

C.A.T. Squad

William Friedkin was 50 in C.A.T. Squad as 'Executive Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 27 1986

Putting it Together: The Making of the Broadway Album

William Friedkin was 50 in Putting it Together: The Making of the Broadway Album as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 11 1986

To Live and Die in L.A.

William Friedkin was 50 in To Live and Die in L.A. as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1985

Self Control

William Friedkin was 48 in Self Control as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 1984

Deal of the Century

William Friedkin was 48 in Deal of the Century as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1983

Cruising

William Friedkin was 44 in Cruising as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1980

The Brink's Job

William Friedkin was 43 in The Brink's Job as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1978

Sorcerer

William Friedkin was 41 in Sorcerer as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1977

Conversation with Fritz Lang

William Friedkin was 39 in Conversation with Fritz Lang as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 24 1975

The Exorcist

William Friedkin was 38 in The Exorcist as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 1973

The French Connection

William Friedkin was 36 in The French Connection as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 09 1971

The Boys in the Band

William Friedkin was 34 in The Boys in the Band as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 16 1970

The Night They Raided Minsky's

William Friedkin was 33 in The Night They Raided Minsky's as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 22 1968

The Birthday Party

William Friedkin was 33 in The Birthday Party as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 09 1968

Good Times

William Friedkin was 31 in Good Times as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 11 1967

Muggins

William Friedkin was 31 in Muggins as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967

The Pickle Brothers

William Friedkin was 31 in The Pickle Brothers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967

The Thin Blue Line

William Friedkin was 30 in The Thin Blue Line as 'Producer, Director, Story'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 1966

Pro Football: Mayhem on a Sunday Afternoon

William Friedkin was 30 in Pro Football: Mayhem on a Sunday Afternoon as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 15 1965

The Bold Men

William Friedkin was 29 in The Bold Men as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 02 1965

The People vs. Paul Crump

William Friedkin was 26 in The People vs. Paul Crump as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1962

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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

William Friedkin was 65+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000

Rebel Highway

William Friedkin was 58+ in Rebel Highway as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 07 1994

Tales from the Crypt

William Friedkin was 53+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989

The Twilight Zone

William Friedkin was 50+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

William Friedkin was 27+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962