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Franklin J. Schaffner

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Film director

Franklin J. Schaffner

American film director (1920 to 1989)

Franklin J. Schaffner was born on May 30, 1920 and died on July 2, 1989, aged 69.

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Born
May 30, 1920, Tokyo
Died
July 2, 1989
Zodiac sign
Gemini
Country
United States
Known as
Film director

Official links: Wikipedia

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  • Franklin J. Schaffner was born on a Sunday.
  • Franklin J. Schaffner would have turned 106 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: November 30. Birthstone: Emerald.
  • Franklin J. Schaffner belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Franklin J. Schaffner born?

Franklin J. Schaffner was born on May 30, 1920 and died on July 2, 1989, aged 69.

What is Franklin J. Schaffner’s zodiac sign?

Gemini, born May 30.