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William Friedkin

(1935–2023) Film Director United States

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William Friedkin was a film director from the United States, best known for The Friedkin connection.

Quick Facts About William Friedkin

Born
August 29, 1935
Died
August 7, 2023
Nationality
United States
Profession
Film Director
Notable works
The Friedkin connection
Spouse
Jeanne Moreau

About William Friedkin

William David Friedkin 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.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Academy Award for Best Director Golden Globe Award for Best Director Leopard of Honour Robert Honorary Award Time Machine Award Sitges Grand Honorary Award The George Pal Memorial Award Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film
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Officer of Arts and Letters star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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