William Friedkin

Actor, Director, Writer

8/29/1935 (85 years old) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Filmography Facts Awards

Movies

The Exorcist

The Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen

The Hunted

Rules of Engagement

The French Connection

Killer Joe

Bug

Jade

Sorcerer

Cruising

Blue Chips

Killer Joe (Director's Cut)

The Guardian

Deal of the Century

Passed Away

The Devil and Father Amorth

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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Directors Guild of America Awards

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