William Friedkin

William Friedkin

Name

William Friedkin

Birthplace

Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Birth date

August 29, 1935 (1935-08-29)

Occupation

Director, producer, screenwriter

Active Years

1962–present

Notable Films

The French Connection (1971)
The Exorcist (1973)

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.

Filmography

• 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)
• 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

• William Friedkin on Wikipedia