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Portrait of William Friedkin. Source and license are linked in the caption.

William Friedkin

Born
Active
1962 — 2023

American director and producer (1935–2023).

Measurements

Height
183 cm6′0″

Measurement dates not supplied.

Quick Facts

Died
2023-08-07
Occupation
film director · film producer · screenwriter · television director · film screenwriter · director · writer
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois
Affiliation
Writers Guild of America West

Relationships

Spouses & partners

Awards & Nominations

The French Connection earned William Friedkin the Golden Globe Award for Best Director in 1971. The French Connection earned William Friedkin the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film in 1971.

Date / resultAward / category
2017
Received		Sitges Grand Honorary Award
2014
Received		Robert Honorary Award
2007
Received		Time Machine Award
1981
Nominated		Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director
Cruising
1981
Nominated		Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay
Cruising
19 February 1974
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Director
The Exorcist
1973
Received		Golden Globe Award for Best Director
The Exorcist
10 April 1972
Received		Academy Award for Best Director
The French Connection
22 February 1972
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Director
The French Connection
1971
Received		Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film
The French Connection
1971
Received		Golden Globe Award for Best Director
The French Connection
—
Received		Leopard of Honour
—
Received		Officer of Arts and Letters
—
Received		star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Received		The George Pal Memorial Award

Works & Screen Credits

  • CruisingAward nomination · 1981
  • The ExorcistAward nomination · 19 February 1974
  • The French ConnectionAward recognition · 10 April 1972

Education

William Friedkin’s education and training.

  • Senn High School

Languages

Other languages

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q51582 ↗
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