1935 - 2023
William Friedkin American Film Director
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William Friedkin dating history
Relationships
William Friedkin was previously married to Sherry Lansing (1991), Kelly Lange (1987 - 1990), Lesley-Anne Down (1982 - 1985) and Jeanne Moreau (1977 - 1979).
William Friedkin was engaged to Jennifer Nairn-Smith (1972 - 1977) and Kitty Hawks (1971 - 1972).
William Friedkin was in a relationship with Frances FitzGerald (journalist) (1979).
William Friedkin had an encounter with Brandy Alexandre.
About
American Film Director William Friedkin was born William David Friedkin on 29th August, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, USA and passed away on 7th Aug 2023 Los Angeles, California, USA aged 87. He is most remembered for directing iconic 1970s films including the 1971 neo-noir action thriller film The French Connection, which won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Director for himself, and the 1973 supernatural horror film The Exorcist, which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Director. His zodiac sign is Virgo.
William Friedkin is a member of the following lists: The Exorcist, American film producers and American Jews.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 4 |
34 years, 2 months
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11 years, 3 months
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3 years
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| Engaged | 2 |
5 years
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3 years, 6 months
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2 years
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|---|
| Dating | 1 |
45 years, 2 months
|
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-
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| Encounter | 1 |
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| Total | 8 |
45 years, 2 months
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12 years, 2 months
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2 years
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Details
| First Name |
William
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| Middle Name |
David
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| Last Name |
Friedkin
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| Full Name at Birth |
William David Friedkin
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| Alternative Name |
Hurricane Billy, William Friedkin, William David Friedkin
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| Birthday |
29th August, 1935
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| Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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| Died |
7th August, 2023
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| Place of Death |
Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Heart failure and pneumonia
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| Height |
6' 0" (183 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Salt and Pepper
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Jewish
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Senn High School
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| Occupation Text |
Film Director, Producer and Screenwriter
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| Occupation |
Film Director
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| Claim to Fame |
directing iconic 1970s films including the 1971 neo-noir action thriller film The French Connection, which won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Director for himself, and the 1973 supernatural horror film The Exorcist, which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Director
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| Year(s) Active |
1965–present, 1962–present
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| Official Websites |
twitter.com/WilliamFriedkin, www.facebook.com/william.friedkin/, www.williamfriedkin.com/
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| Father |
Louis Friedkin
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| Mother |
Raechael Green
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William David Friedkin (August 29, 1935 – August 7, 2023) was 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 directed the crime thriller film The French Connection (1971), which won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Director, and the supernatural horror film The Exorcist (1973), which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Director.
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