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 Friedkin in 2017 | |
| Born | William David Friedkin August 29, 1935 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | August 7, 2023 (aged 87) Bel-Air, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Director, producer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1965–2023 |
| Spouse(s) | Jeanne Moreau (1977–1979) Lesley-Anne Down (1982–1985) Kelly Lange (1987–1990) Sherry Lansing (1991–2023) |
| Children | 2 |
William David Friedkin (August 29, 1935 – August 7, 2023) was an American movie director, producer and screenwriter. He was best known for directing The French Connection in 1971 and The Exorcist in 1973. He won the Academy Award for Best Director.
Some of his other movie include Sorcerer, The Brink's Job, Cruising, Deal of the Century, To Live and Die in L.A., Jade, Rules of Engagement, The Hunted, Bug, and Killer Joe.
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