John Frankenheimer

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  • John Frankenheimer, who died in 2002, was a director who has been described as "one of Hollywood's most loved and prolific filmmakers".allmovie: John Frankenheimer Biography

  • Early Years

    Frankenheimer was raised in Queens, New York, and at one point thought he wanted to be a professional tennis player. While serving in the Air Force, he was assigned to the Motion Picture Squadron where he was introduced to filmmaking. After leaving the service, he decided to pursue a career as a director.allmovie: John Frankenheimer Biography

  • Career

    Frankenheimer began directing in television, making his film directorial debut in 1957, with The Young Stranger. In 1962, he directed the film Birdman of Alcatraz, which received four Oscar nominations. Frankenheimer moved to Europe in the late 1960's, focusing on film, rather than television work. His HBO Vietnam War-era drama Path to War was released in May 2002 and was nominated for two Emmy Awards. He died later that year, while working on the fifth Exorcist film.allmovie: John Frankenheimer Biography

  • Notable Works

  • Quotes

    "I feel that my job is to create an atmosphere where creative people can do their best work."BrainyQuote.com: John Frankenheimer Quotes

    "I look at actors very closely. It's not an accident when the actors excel."BrainyQuote.com: John Frankenheimer Quotes

    "I've found that the more experts you have on a movie, the less control the director has."BrainyQuote.com: John Frankenheimer Quotes

    "One of the first lessons you learn as an actor is to listen."BrainyQuote.com: John Frankenheimer Quotes

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