William Friedkin

Actor, Director, Writer

8/29/1935 (87 years old) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Filmography Facts Awards

Movies

The Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen

The Exorcist

Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist

Jade

The French Connection

Rules of Engagement

Cruising

The Hunted

The Devil and Father Amorth

Blue Chips

Killer Joe

Sorcerer

Bug

Killer Joe (Director's Cut)

Passed Away

The Guardian

Deal of the Century

TV

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Got his start in the entertainment industry working in the mail room of a Chicago TV station, where he quickly rose through the ranks to the role of director.
Made his feature-film debut in 1967 with the Sonny and Cher musical spoof Good Times.
Rose to fame with two back-to-back, Oscar-winning smashes, The French Connection (1971) and The Exorcist (1973).

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Oscar

BAFTA Film Awards

Directors Guild of America Awards

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