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Film director
William Friedkin
American director and producer (1935 to 2023)
William Friedkin was born on August 29, 1935 and died on August 7, 2023, aged 87.
- Born
- August 29, 1935, Chicago
- Died
- August 7, 2023
- Zodiac sign
- Virgo
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Film director
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William’s birthday, by the numbers
- William Friedkin was born on a Thursday.
- William Friedkin would have turned 91 in 2026.
- Half birthday: February 29. Birthstone: Peridot and spinel.
- William Friedkin belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
- When William Friedkin was born, Andy Warhol was 7. Compare
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Frequently asked questions
When was William Friedkin born?
William Friedkin was born on August 29, 1935 and died on August 7, 2023, aged 87.
What is William Friedkin’s zodiac sign?
Virgo, born August 29.