Franklin J. Schaffner
Japanese director
- Full name
- Franklin James Schaffner
- Born
- 30 May 1920Tokyo
- Died
- 2 July 1989aged 69 · Santa Mónica, California
- Nationality
Japan - Star sign
- Gemini
- Years active
- 1968–1989
Known for
About Franklin J. Schaffner
Franklin J. Schaffner was a Japanese director. They were born on 30 May 1920 in Tokyo. Their career spanned 6 titles, among them Planet of the Apes (1968), Papillon (1973) and Patton: Lust for Glory (1970).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Franklin J. Schaffner is Planet of the Apes (1968); in all, 6 films over 21 years. They have worked as director in 6 and producer in 2. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Planet of the Apes (1968), with 25 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1970s, with 4 titles. The person they have worked with most is Laurence Olivier, on 2 films, among them The Boys From Brazil and Nicholas and Alexandra.
Latest work
Full filmography (6)- 1989
Welcome Home
Director
- 1978
- 1973
- 1971
- 1970
- 1968
Where to watch Franklin J. Schaffner
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1968
- 1973
- 1970
- 1978
- 1971
The best Franklin J. Schaffner films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Papillon 1973
- Planet of the Apes 1968
- Patton: Lust for Glory 1970
Has worked with
Questions about Franklin J. Schaffner
Where was Franklin J. Schaffner born?
Franklin J. Schaffner was born on 30 May 1920 in Tokyo.
When did Franklin J. Schaffner die?
Franklin J. Schaffner died on 2 July 1989, aged 69. They died in Santa Mónica, California.
What are the best Franklin J. Schaffner films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Franklin J. Schaffner films are Papillon (1973, 9.1), Planet of the Apes (1968, 8.5) and Patton: Lust for Glory (1970, 7.5).
How many films and TV shows has Franklin J. Schaffner been in?
MovieNCo lists 6 films for Franklin J. Schaffner, from Planet of the Apes (1968) to Welcome Home (1989).
What is Franklin J. Schaffner's star sign?
Franklin J. Schaffner was a Gemini: born on 30 May.