Director
William Friedkin
From humble beginnings as the son of a struggling merchant seaman, William Friedkin rises to become one of Hollywood's most iconic directors, driven by his obsession with Orson Welles and a passion for storytelling that will take him to the heights of cinematic greatness.
- 1.83 m (6'0")
- Also:
- Writer
- Producer
Known for
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Sorcerers: A Conversation with William Friedkin and Nicolas Winding Refn(2015)
Self
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on the Exorcist(2019)
Self
Fritz Lang Interviewed by William Friedkin(1975)
Self
Friedkin Uncut(2018)
Self
The Devil and Father Amorth(2017)
Self - Director, The Exorcist
Miller's Tale(2011)
Self
Biography
William Friedkin. Director: To Live and Die in L.A.. Friedkin's mother was an operating room nurse. His father was a merchant seaman, semi-pro softball player and ultimately sold clothes in a men's discount chain. Ultimately, his father never earned more than $50/week in his whole life and died indigent. Eventually young Will became infatuated with Orson Welles after seeing Citizen Kane (1941). He went to work for WGN TV immediately...
Filmography · 34 of 34
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21 credits
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial(2023)
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Killer Joe(2012)
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Bug(2006)
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The Hunted(2003)
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Rules of Engagement(2000)
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)
Directors
TV
Jade(1995)
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Blue Chips(1994)
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The Guardian(1990)
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Rampage(1987)
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To Live and Die in L.A.(1985)
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Deal of the Century(1983)
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Cruising(1980)
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The Brink's Job(1978)
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Sorcerer(1977)
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The Exorcist(1973)
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The French Connection(1971)
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The Boys in the Band(1970)
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The Birthday Party(1968)
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The Night They Raided Minsky's(1968)
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Good Times(1967)
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Actor
13 credits
Fear and Love: The Story of the Exorcist(2024)
Self
Film
I Am Alfred Hitchcock(2021)
Self
Film
Fellini of the Spirits(2020)
Self
FilmLeap of Faith: William Friedkin on the Exorcist(2019)
Self
FilmFriedkin Uncut(2018)
Self
FilmThe Devil and Father Amorth(2017)
Self - Director, The Exorcist
Film
Cinéma par Albert Dupontel(2017)
Actor
FilmSorcerers: A Conversation with William Friedkin and Nicolas Winding Refn(2015)
Self
Film
Algren(2014)
Self
FilmMiller's Tale(2011)
Self
Film
The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo(2007)
Self
Film
A Decade Under the Influence(2003)
Self
FilmFritz Lang Interviewed by William Friedkin(1975)
Self
Film
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