William Friedkin
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | Died last year |
| Date of birth | January 1,1935 |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Born | Chicago |
| Illinois | |
| United States | |
| Height | 183 (cm) |
| Spouse | Sherry Lansing |
| Books | The Friedkin Connection: A Memoir |
| Awards | Academy Award for Best Director |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Motion Picture | |
| Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement | |
| Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film | |
| Leopard of Honour | |
| Academy Award for Best Directing | |
| Children | Jackson Friedkin |
| Cedric Friedkin | |
| Parents | Louis Friedkin |
| Rae Friedkin | |
| Education | Senn High School |
| Died | Bel Air |
| Los Angeles | |
| California | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | August 7,2023 |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 408741 |
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Good Times
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William Friedkin Life story
William David Friedkin was an American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter who was closely identified with the "New Hollywood" movement of the 1970s.
William Friedkin: Director of The Exorcist and The French Connection dies aged 87
William Friedkin , director of The Classic horror film The Exorcist , died on Monday at the Age Of 87, US media report.
His wife told The Hollywood Reporter he had died in Los Angeles , the outlet reported.
His other famous films included crime thriller The French Connection , which won five Academy Awards including best director.
Tributes from celebrities began pouring in over Social Media .
On X, formerly known as Twitter, actor Elijah Wood wrote: " Aww man…a true cinematic master whose influence will continue to extend forever. So long, William Friedkin . "
Friedkin died before his latest work, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, could hit screens for its planned premiere at the Venice Film Festival beginning 30 August.
Though his career started in the early 1960s, his most notable success came in The Following decade with the release of 1971's The French Connection .
The Film 's five Oscars also included best picture, and Best Actor for Gene Hackman .
The Exorcist , released in 1973, earned Friedkin another nomination for best director. The Film is reported to have grossed $500m worldwide and opened The Doors to the " blockbuster" era of filmmaking.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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