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Birthplace
Tokyo, Japan
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Birthday
May 30, 1920Deathday
July 2, 1989
Franklin J. Schaffner
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.
Franklin J. Schaffner awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jules Verne Awards | Winner Jules Verne Légendaire Award | (Franklin J. Schaffner) | Planet of the Apes |
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Director (Franklin J. Schaffner) | Thunderbirds |
| 1979 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Director (Franklin J. Schaffner) | The Boys from Brazil |
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