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William Friedkin

Bio: William David Friedkin (August 29, 1935 – August 7, 2023) 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
Born: Thu, Aug 29 1935
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Death: Mon, Aug 07 2023
William Friedkin is 87 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
William Friedkin would have been no older than
87 in The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
as 'Teleplay, Director'.
Sun, Sep 03 2023
Poster of The Devil and Father Amorth
The Devil and Father Amorth
William Friedkin was
82 in The Devil and Father Amorth
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Apr 20 2018
Poster of Verdi Aida
Verdi Aida
William Friedkin was
79 in Verdi Aida
as 'Stage Director'.
Fri, Apr 03 2015
Poster of Henri Langlois vu par...
Henri Langlois vu par...
William Friedkin was
78 in Henri Langlois vu par...
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 27 2014
Poster of Killer Joe
Killer Joe
William Friedkin was
76 in Killer Joe
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jun 07 2012
Poster of The Painter's Voice
The Painter's Voice
William Friedkin was
71 in The Painter's Voice
as 'Director'.
Tue, May 29 2007
Poster of Bug
Bug
William Friedkin was
71 in Bug
as 'Director'.
Wed, Feb 21 2007
Poster of The Hunted
The Hunted
William Friedkin was
67 in The Hunted
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 11 2003
Poster of Rules of Engagement
Rules of Engagement
William Friedkin was
64 in Rules of Engagement
as 'Director'.
Fri, Apr 07 2000
Poster of The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
William Friedkin was
62 in The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
as 'Thanks'.
Sat, Jun 13 1998
Poster of 12 Angry Men
12 Angry Men
William Friedkin was
61 in 12 Angry Men
as 'Director'.
Sun, Aug 17 1997
Poster of Jade
Jade
William Friedkin was
60 in Jade
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 13 1995
Poster of Jailbreakers
Jailbreakers
William Friedkin was
59 in Jailbreakers
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 09 1994
Poster of Blue Chips
Blue Chips
William Friedkin was
58 in Blue Chips
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 18 1994
Poster of The Guardian
The Guardian
William Friedkin was
54 in The Guardian
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Apr 27 1990
Poster of C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf
C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf
William Friedkin was
52 in C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf
as 'Director, Story, Executive Producer'.
Mon, May 23 1988
Poster of Rampage
Rampage
William Friedkin was
52 in Rampage
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Tue, Sep 01 1987
Poster of C.A.T. Squad
C.A.T. Squad
William Friedkin was
50 in C.A.T. Squad
as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Sun, Jul 27 1986
Poster of Putting it Together: The Making of the Broadway Album
Putting it Together: The Making of the Broadway Album
William Friedkin was
50 in Putting it Together: The Making of the Broadway Album
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 11 1986
Poster of To Live and Die in L.A.
To Live and Die in L.A.
William Friedkin was
50 in To Live and Die in L.A.
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Nov 01 1985
Poster of Self Control
Self Control
William Friedkin was
48 in Self Control
as 'Director'.
Thu, Apr 19 1984
Poster of Deal of the Century
Deal of the Century
William Friedkin was
48 in Deal of the Century
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 04 1983
Poster of Cruising
Cruising
William Friedkin was
44 in Cruising
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Feb 15 1980
Poster of The Brink's Job
The Brink's Job
William Friedkin was
43 in The Brink's Job
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 08 1978
Poster of Sorcerer
Sorcerer
William Friedkin was
41 in Sorcerer
as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Fri, Jun 24 1977
Poster of Conversation with Fritz Lang
Conversation with Fritz Lang
William Friedkin was
39 in Conversation with Fritz Lang
as 'Director'.
Mon, Feb 24 1975
Poster of The Exorcist
The Exorcist
William Friedkin was
38 in The Exorcist
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 26 1973
Poster of The French Connection
The French Connection
William Friedkin was
36 in The French Connection
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Oct 09 1971
Poster of The Boys in the Band
The Boys in the Band
William Friedkin was
34 in The Boys in the Band
as 'Director'.
Mon, Mar 16 1970
Poster of The Night They Raided Minsky's
The Night They Raided Minsky's
William Friedkin was
33 in The Night They Raided Minsky's
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 22 1968
Poster of The Birthday Party
The Birthday Party
William Friedkin was
33 in The Birthday Party
as 'Director'.
Mon, Dec 09 1968
Poster of Good Times
Good Times
William Friedkin was
31 in Good Times
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Tue, Apr 11 1967
Poster of Muggins
Muggins
William Friedkin was
31 in Muggins
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of The Pickle Brothers
The Pickle Brothers
William Friedkin was
31 in The Pickle Brothers
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of The Thin Blue Line
The Thin Blue Line
William Friedkin was
30 in The Thin Blue Line
as 'Director, Producer, Story'.
Wed, Mar 09 1966
Poster of Pro Football: Mayhem on a Sunday Afternoon
Pro Football: Mayhem on a Sunday Afternoon
William Friedkin was
30 in Pro Football: Mayhem on a Sunday Afternoon
as 'Director'.
Mon, Nov 15 1965
Poster of The Bold Men
The Bold Men
William Friedkin was
29 in The Bold Men
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 02 1965
Poster of The People vs. Paul Crump
The People vs. Paul Crump
William Friedkin was
26 in The People vs. Paul Crump
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, May 01 1962

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
William Friedkin was
65+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Rebel Highway
Rebel Highway
William Friedkin was
58+ in Rebel Highway
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 07 1994
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
William Friedkin was
53+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
William Friedkin was
50+ in The Twilight Zone
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
William Friedkin was
27+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962