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William David Friedkin was a renowned American film, television and opera director, producer, and screenwriter. Born on August 29, 1935, he became closely associated with the "New Hollywood" movement of the 1970s, directing ground-breaking films such as the crime thriller 'The French Connection' (1971) which won him five Academy Awards, including 'Best Picture' and 'Best Director', as well as 'The Exorcist' (1973) for which he received his second Academy Award nomination. He started his career in the early 1960s, making documentaries and lived till August 7, 2023. Aside from cinema, Friedkin worked extensively in opera directing from 1998 till his death, as well as directed several television films and series episodes. He was known for his strikingly original style and audacious narrative choices that earned him a unique place in the history of American cinema.
His other film credits include the drama 'The Boys in the Band' (1970), a landmark in queer cinema, the critically praised thriller 'Sorcerer' (1977), the controversial 'Cruising' (1980), and the neo-noir thriller 'To Live and Die in L.A.' (1985). Despite facing a slump in the late 1980s, Friedkin's later works were positively received, including psychological horror film 'Bug' (2006), the crime film 'Killer Joe' (2011), and the legal drama 'The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial' (2023). Friedkin was married four times and had two children. He passed away from heart failure and pneumonia in Los Angeles.
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Given Name: William David Friedkin
Born: Chicago, Illinois, U.S
Citizenship: American
Birthday: August 29, 1935
Occupations: Film director, Producer, Screenwriter
Years Active: 1962-2023
Children: 2
Spouses: Jeanne Moreau, Lesley-Anne Down, Kelly Lange, Sherry Lansing
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The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
The Devil and Father Amorth
Killer Joe
Bug
The Hunted
Rules of Engagement
Jade
Blue Chips
The Guardian
To Live and Die in L.A.
Cruising
The Brink's Job
Sorcerer
The Exorcist
The French Connection
The French Connection
The Boys in the Band
The Night They Raided Minsky's
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