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Franklin J. Schaffner (1920–1989)

Director | Producer | Actor

Franklin J. Schaffner was one of the most innovative creative minds in the early days of American network television, utilizing a moving camera in the days when most television directors kept the camera static. His eye for visuals was developed in the dozens of live television programs he directed on prestigious shows such as Studio One in Hollywood and Playhouse 90... See full bio »

Born:

Franklin James Schaffner
in Tokyo, Japan

Died:

(age 69) in Santa Monica, California, USA
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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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1989 Welcome Home
 
1987 Lionheart
 
1982 Yes, Giorgio
 
1981 Sphinx
 
1978 The Boys from Brazil
 
1977 Islands in the Stream
 
1973 Papillon
 
1971 Nicholas and Alexandra
 
1970 Patton
 
1968 Planet of the Apes
 
1967 The Double Man
 
1967 ABC Stage 67 (TV series)
– The Wide Open Door (1967)
 
1965 The War Lord (as Franklin S. Schaffner)
 
1964 Ambassador at Large (TV movie)
 
1962-1964 The DuPont Show of the Week (TV series)
– Ambassador at Large (1964)
– Don't Go Upstairs (1964)
– More, More, More, More (1964)
– Jeremy Rabbitt - The Secret Avenger (1964)
– The Legend of Lylah Clare (1963)
See all 10 episodes »
 
1964 The Best Man (as Franklin Schaffner)
 
1963 The Stripper
 
1961-1962 The Defenders (TV series)
– Reunion with Death (1962)
– The Tarnished Cross (1962)
– Gideon's Follies (1961)
– The Attack (1961)
– The Boy Between (1961)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1962 Tour of the White House (TV documentary)
 
1962 The Good Years
 
1962 The DuPont Show of the Week: The World's Greatest Robbery: Part 1 (#1.21) (TV series)
 
1961 Cry Vengeance! (TV movie)
 
1957-1960 Playhouse 90 (TV series)
– The Cruel Day (1960) (as Franklin Schaffner)
– The Silver Whistle (1959) (as Franklin Schaffner)
– The Rank and File (1959) (as Franklin Schaffner)
– Dark December (1959) (as Franklin Schaffner)
– In Lonely Expectation (1959)
See all 19 episodes »
 
1959 Startime (TV series)
– The Wicked Scheme of Jebal Deeks (1959) (as Franklin Schaffner)
 
1953-1959 Person to Person (TV series documentary)
– Episode #6.40 (1959)
– Episode #6.39 (1959)
– Episode #6.38 (1959)
– Episode #6.37 (1959)
– Episode #6.36 (1959)
See all 248 episodes »
 
1957 Producers' Showcase (TV series)
– The Great Sebastians (1957)
 
1956-1957 The Kaiser Aluminum Hour (TV series)
– So Short a Season (1957) (as Franklin Schaffner)
– The Rag Jungle (1956) (as Franklin Schaffner)
– Angel's Ransom (1956) (as Franklin Schaffner)
– Antigone (1956)
– Roar of the Lion (1956) (as Franklin Schaffner)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1949-1956 Studio One in Hollywood (TV series)
– Family Protection (1956)
– The Drop of a Hat (1956)
– The Arena (1956) (as Franklin Schaffner)
– The Tale of St. Emergency (1956)
– Flower of Pride (1956)
See all 111 episodes »
 
1955-1956 Ford Star Jubilee (TV series)
– High Tor (1956)
– The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (1955)
 
1955 The Best of Broadway (TV series)
– Broadway (1955)
 
1952 The Ford Television Theatre (TV series)
 
1951 Tales of Tomorrow (TV series)
 
1948-1951 The Ford Theatre Hour (TV series)
– The Ghost Patrol (1951)
– Night over London (1951)
– Three in a Room (1951)
– Peter Ibbetson (1951)
– Dead on the Vine (1951)
See all 21 episodes »
 
1949 Wesley (TV series)
– Episode #1.13 (1949)
– Episode #1.12 (1949)
– Episode #1.11 (1949)
– Episode #1.10 (1949)
– Episode #1.9 (1949)
See all 13 episodes »
 
Show ShowProducer (7 titles)
1981 Sphinx (executive producer)
 
1973 Papillon (producer)
 
1971 Nicholas and Alexandra (producer - as Franklin · J · Schaffner)
 
1964 Ambassador at Large (TV movie) (producer)
 
1962 The DuPont Show of the Week (TV series) (executive producer - 1 episode)
– Big Deal in Laredo (1962) (executive producer)
 
1959 Startime (TV series) (producer - 1 episode)
– The Wicked Scheme of Jebal Deeks (1959) (producer)
 
1956 The Kaiser Aluminum Hour (TV series) (producer - 1 episode)
– Angel's Ransom (1956) (producer)
 
Show ShowActor (1 title)
1967 The Double Man
Man at Station (uncredited)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
1955 Ford Star Jubilee (TV series)
– The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (1955) (adaptation)
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
1973 And the Walls Came Tumbling Down (documentary short) (thanks: for your support)
 
1973 The Magnificent Rebel (documentary short) (thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (5 titles)
1997 Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner (video documentary)
Himself - Director, 1970 (voice)
 
1973 The Magnificent Rebel (documentary short)
Himself
 
1971 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.75 (1971) … Himself
 
1971 Cinema (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Franklin Schaffner (1971) … Himself
 
1962 The 14th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Directorial Achievement in Drama
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
1998 Behind the Planet of the Apes (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1995 Film Music Masters: Jerry Goldsmith (video documentary)
Himself
 

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Studio One in Hollywood: Season 4: Episode 30 -- The powerful story of crucifixion was presented during the Easter season in 1952 and stars Geraldine Fitzgerald, Cyril Ritchard and Francis Sullivan. Sphinx -- Egyptologist Erica Baron finds more than she bargained for during her long-planned trip to The Land of the Pharoahs - murder, theft, betrayal, love, and a mummy's curse! Studio One in Hollywood: Season 7: Episode 1 -- This celebrated, multiple Emmy Award-winning teleplay was born out of playwright Reginald Rose’s own experiences on a jury judging the charge of manslaughter. A pinnacle of early television productions, the cast features Robert Cummings, Edward Arnold, No
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Personal Details

Other Works:

In March 1966, he directed the (now) famous original makeup test film for "Planet of the Apes." The test was written by Rod Serling and starred Charlton Heston as Thomas, the astronaut, and Edward G. Robinson as Dr. Zaius. See more »

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Alternate Names:

Franklin Scaffner | Franklin S. Schaffner | Franklin · J · Schaffner | Franklin Schaffner | Frank Schaffner | S. Schaffner
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Trivia:

Directed 3 different actors in Oscar-nominated performances: George C. Scott, Janet Suzman and Laurence Olivier. See more »

Trademark:

He often used Jerry Goldsmith to compose the scores (Planet of the Apes, Patton, Papillon, etc.) See more »

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