William Friedkin
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...
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...
Known For
Cast Credits
Without Limits
as TV Director
Crew Credits
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
Director
Verdi Aida
Stage Director
Killer Joe
Director
Bug
Director
The Hunted
Director
Rules of Engagement
Director
12 Angry Men
Director
Jade
Director
Jailbreakers
Director
Blue Chips
Director
The Guardian
Director
C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf
Director
Rampage
Director
C.A.T. Squad
Director
To Live and Die in L.A.
Director
Deal of the Century
Director
Cruising
Director
The Brink's Job
Director
Sorcerer
Director
The Exorcist
Director
Paper Moon
Executive Producer
The French Connection
Director
The Boys in the Band
Director
The Night They Raided Minsky's
Director
The Birthday Party
Director
Good Times
Director
The Pickle Brothers
Director
Muggins
Producer