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William Friedkin is an American film and television director, producer and screenwriter closely identified with the "New Hollywood" movement of the 1970s. Beginning his career in documentaries in the early 1960s, he is perhaps best known for directing the action thriller film The French Connection (1971) and the supernatural horror film The Exorcist (1973), the former of which won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Director. The latter also earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Director.
Born
Thursday, 29 August 1935
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Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| I Am Alfred Hitchcock | Self | 2021 |
| Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on the Exorcist | Himself / Self | 2020 |
| Shock Docs | Self - Director, The Exorcist | 2020 |
| Fellini of the Spirits | Self | 2020 |
| The Exorcist Confidential | Self | 2020 |
| Friedkin Uncut | Himself / Self | 2018 |
| The Devil and Father Amorth | Himself / Self - Director, The Exorcist | 2018 |
| Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles | Self / Self - Filmmaker (archive footage) | 2014 |
| Algren | Self | 2014 |
| A Fuller Life | Self - Reader (segment "My Ballsy Yarns") | 2013 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| The Devil and Father Amorth | 2018 |
| Killer Joe | 2011 |
| Bug | 2006 |
| The Hunted | 2003 |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | 2000 |
| Rules of Engagement | 2000 |
| 12 Angry Men | 1997 |
| Jade | 1995 |
| Rebel Highway | 1994 |
| Blue Chips | 1994 |
| The Guardian | 1990 |
| Tales from the Crypt | 1989 |
| C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf | 1988 |
| Rampage | 1987 |
| C.A.T. Squad | 1986 |
| To Live and Die in L.A. | 1985 |
| The Twilight Zone | 1985 |
| Putting It Together: The Making of the Broadway Album | 1985 |
| Deal of the Century | 1983 |
| Cruising | 1980 |
| The Brink's Job | 1978 |
| Sorcerer | 1977 |
| Fritz Lang Interviewed by William Friedkin | 1975 |
| The Exorcist | 1973 |
| The French Connection | 1971 |
| The Boys in the Band | 1970 |
| The Night They Raided Minsky's | 1968 |
| The Birthday Party | 1968 |
| Good Times | 1967 |
| The Alfred Hitchcock Hour | 1962 |
| The People vs. Paul Crump | 1962 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf | 1988 |
| Rampage | 1987 |
| C.A.T. Squad | 1986 |
| Sorcerer | 1977 |
| Paper Moon | 1973 |
| The People vs. Paul Crump | 1962 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1998 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
| 1974 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
| 1974 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Won |
| 1972 | Oscar | Best Director | Won |
| 1972 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Won |
