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William Friedkin

William Friedkin

Director. Born 29 August 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Died 7 August 2023.

DirectorAmerican
3
Titles on Fi1m
87
Average Fi1m scoreas director · 3 titles
1
Oscar1 won · 1 nominated
Born
29 August 1935, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died
7 August 2023
Active
1971–1977
Frequently works with
Roy Scheider
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Academy Awards1 won · 1 nominated

  • Nominated1974Best Director · The Exorcist
  • Won1972Best Director · The French Connection

Golden Globes2 won

  • Won1973Best Director · The Exorcist
  • Won1971Best Director · The French Connection
Other awards4 won · 2 nominated
  • Won2017Sitges Grand Honorary Award: Sitges Grand Honorary Award
  • Won2014Robert Honorary Award: Robert Honorary Award
  • Won2007Time Machine Award: Time Machine Award
  • Nominated1981Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director · Cruising
  • Nominated1981Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay · Cruising
  • Won1971Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film: Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film · The French Connection

Awards from Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.