William Friedkin
American director of The French Connection and The Exorcist (1935–2023).
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- William Friedkin (29 August 1935 – 7 August 2023) was an American director, producer and screenwriter of the New Hollywood era.
- He began in documentaries in the early 1960s.
- The French Connection (1971) won five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.
- He also directed opera from 1998 until his death.
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- Born
- 29 August 19351
- Died
- 7 August 20231
- Films
- The Boys in the Band (1970), The French Connection (1971), The Exorcist (1973), Sorcerer (1977), To Live and Die in L.A. (1985), Bug (2006), Killer Joe (2011), The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (2023)1
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