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Name
William Friedkin
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Birth date
August 29, 1935
Occupation
Director, producer, screenwriter
Active Years
1962–present
Notable Films
William Friedkin (born August 29, 1935) is an American film and television director, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for directing films such as The French Connection and The Exorcist. He won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Director.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Career[edit | edit source]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
- Good Times (1967)
- The Birthday Party (1968)
- The Night They Raided Minsky's (1968)
- The Boys in The Band (1970)
- The French Connection (1971)
- The Exorcist (1973)
- The Sorcerer (1977)
- The Brink's Job (1978)
- Cruising (1980)
- Deal of the Century (1983)
- To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
- Rampage (1987)
- The Guardian (1990)
- Blue Chips (1994)
- Jade (1995)
- Rules of Engagement (2000)
- The Hunted (2003)
- Bug (2006)
- Killer Joe (2011)
External links[edit | edit source]
- William Friedkin on Wikipedia
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