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William Friedkin

William David Friedkin (/ˈfriːdkɪn/; August 29, 1935 – August 7, 2023) was an American director, producer, and screenwriter who was closely identified with the New Hollywood movement of the 1970s. Beginning his career in documentaries in the early 1960s, he is best known for his crime thriller film The French Connection (1971), which won five Academy…

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William David Friedkin (1935-08-29)August 29, 1935 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Children
2
Died
August 7, 2023(2023-08-07) (aged 87) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
Director · producer · screenwriter
Spouses
Lesley-Anne Down ​ ​(m. 1982; div. 1985)​ · Kelly Lange ​ ​(m. 1987; div. 1990)​ · Sherry Lansing ​(m. 1991)​
Years active
1962–2023

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William FriedkinSpousesLesley-Anne Down ​ ​(m. 1982; div. 1985)​1.00infobox
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