Musician Dictionary

William Friedkin

American director and producer (1935–2023)

DescriptionAmerican director and producer (1935–2023)
Source: Wikidata
Born1935-08-29
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceChicago Chicago
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2023-08-07
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathLos Angeles Bel Air
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationfilm screenwriter film producer director film director screenwriter writer television director
Source: Wikidata
Member ofWriters Guild of America West
Source: Wikidata
AwardsThe George Pal Memorial Award Officer of Arts and Letters Leopard of Honour Academy Award for Best Director Time Machine Award Golden Globe Award for Best Director star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film Robert Honorary Award Sitges Grand Honorary Award
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Wiliam Friedkin William David Friedkin

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