William Friedkin, a master of suspense and leading figure of the New Hollywood movement of the 1970s who was known for directing films such as “The Exorcist” and “The French Connection,” has died. He was 87.
William Friedkin, a master of suspense and leading figure of the New Hollywood movement of the 1970s who was known for directing films such as “The Exorcist” and “The French Connection,” has died.
He was also known for his documentaries, including “The People vs. Paul Crump,” which spotlighted a man on death row who Friedkin suspected might be innocent. The 1962 TV movie took first place at the Cannes film festival. Bill Blatty, who wrote the screenplay for the blockbuster, as well as the novel on which it’s based, praised Friedkin in a 1974 interview for his handling of the story, saying he’d “never worked with a more conscientious director.” And Jason Miller, who played the ill-fated priest who performs the exorcism, credited the director with kick-starting his career by taking a chance on an unknown actor.
“I do get annoyed when you are told to be aggressive or sadistic when the character isn’t always required to be,” the actor said in 1985, referencing his experience working with Friedkin. “I’d suggest a lighter touch, and Billy would say, ‘It’s inappropriate.’ And as I watched the film, there were times when I thought it was stronger than I’d intended playing it, and that kind of made me sick.”But conflicted characters were the ones Friedkin said he liked best.
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William Friedkin, Acclaimed Director of ‘The French Connection’ and ‘The Exorcist,’ Dies at 87William Friedkin, one of the most admired directors of the 1970s, has passed away at the age of 87. Known for his films such as 'The French Connection' and 'The Exorcist,' Friedkin was an Oscar winner who never played by the rules.
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William Friedkin Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘French Connection’ Director & ‘Exorcist’ Nominee Was 87William Friedkin, the director of the Oscar-winning film 'The French Connection' and nominee for 'The Exorcist', has passed away at the age of 87. Friedkin also directed films such as 'The Boys in the Band', 'To Live and Die in L.A.', and 'Rules of Engagement'. His death was confirmed by Stephen Galloway, the dean of Chapman University and a friend of Friedkin's wife, producer and ex-studio chief Sherry Lansing.
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William Friedkin, 'The Exorcist' Director, Dies at 87Director William Friedkin, best known for his Oscar-winning 'The French Connection' and blockbuster 'The Exorcist,' died Monday in Los Angeles. He was 87. His death was confirmed by Chapman University dean Stephen Galloway, a friend of Friedkin's wife Sherry Lansing. His final film, 'The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial,' starring Kiefer Sutherland, is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
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William Friedkin, director of ‘The Exorcist,’ dead at 87William Friedkin, the Oscar-winning director of 1970s cinematic classics “The Exorcist” and “The French Connection,” has died in Los Angeles. He was 87. The legendary filmmaker’s passing was confirmed by his wife, former producer and Paramount Pictures studio head Sherry Lansing.
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William Friedkin, Director 'The Exorcist,' Dies at 87William Friedkin, the director of 'The Exorcist' and 'The French Connection,' has passed away at the age of 87. Friedkin had a remarkable career in the film industry and his death was confirmed by Variety. No cause of death has been revealed at this time.
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William Friedkin, Director of 'The Exorcist,' Dead at 87William Friedkin, the man behind one of the scariest films of all time, has passed away at the age of 87. He is perhaps best known for directing The Exorcist, but was also the man behind the Oscar-winning film The French Connection, and was set to have what is now his final film, The Caine Mutiny Court Marshal, premiere at this year's Venice Film Festival.
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