William Friedkin

William Friedkin (born August 29, 1935) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter best known for directing The French Connection in 1971 and The Exorcist in 1973; for the former, he won the Academy Award for Best Director. His film, Bug (2006) won the FIPRESCI prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Friedkin was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Rae (née Green) and Louis Friedkin, a semi-professional softball player, merchant seaman,... More

Date of birth:

  • Aug 29, 1935 (age 76 years)

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Also known as:

  • William Friedkin,
  • william_friedkin,
  • Billy Friedkin,
  • Hurricane Billy

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Gender:

Spouse (or domestic partner):

Spouse From To Type of union
  • Jul 6, 1991
  • Jun 7, 1987
  • 1990
  • 1982
  • 1985
  • Feb 8, 1977
  • 1979
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Height:

  • 1.83 m (6 ft )
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Awards

Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film Winners

DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television Film/Miniseries Nominees

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