Franklin J. Schaffner
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Summary
Franklin J. Schaffner was born on May 30, 1921[1], in Tokyo[2]. He died on July 2, 1989[3], in Santa Monica[4]. He worked as a film director[5], trade unionist[6], and director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,426 views/month, #7,069 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 30, 1920[9]
- Place of burial: Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Employer: Office of Strategic Services[12]
- Educated at: Columbia University[13], Columbia Law School[14], Franklin & Marshall College[15], J. P. McCaskey High School[16]
- Award received: Directors Guild of America Award[17], Academy Award for Best Director[18], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[19], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Military branch: United States Navy[22]
- Commons category: Franklin J. Schaffner[23]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant[24]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[25]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[26]
- Family name: Schaffner[27]
- Given name: Franklin[28]
- Manner of death: natural causes[29]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Birth name: Franklin James Schaffner[32]
- Name in native language: Franklin Schaffner[33]
Why It Matters
Franklin J. Schaffner has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Franklin J. Schaffner born?
Franklin J. Schaffner was born in Tokyo[2].
Where did Franklin J. Schaffner die?
Franklin J. Schaffner died in Santa Monica[4].
What did Franklin J. Schaffner do for work?
Franklin J. Schaffner worked as a film director[5], trade unionist[6], and director[7].
Where did Franklin J. Schaffner go to school?
Franklin J. Schaffner was educated at Columbia University[13], Columbia Law School[14], Franklin & Marshall College[15], and J. P. McCaskey High School[16].
What awards did Franklin J. Schaffner receive?
Honors received include Directors Guild of America Award[17], Academy Award for Best Director[18], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[19], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series[20].