William Friedkin (born August 29, 1935) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter best known for directing The French Connection in 1971 and The Exorcist in 1973; for the former, he won the Academy Award for Best Director. His film, Bug (2006) won the FIPRESCI prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
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John Calley Remembered: Hollywood Pays Tribute to the Late Studio Executive
Hollywood Reporter, 2011-09-14 03:42:23
edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Stephen Galloway), edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Gregg Kilday) Amy Pascal, Jeff Kleeman, William Friedkin, Maria Bello and Dana Delany share their memories of the man behind wide-ranging hits from "Catch-22" to "The Da Vinci Code." read more
Toronto 2011: Liddell Entertainment Picks Up U.S. Rights to William Friedkin's 'Killer Joe'
Hollywood Reporter, 2011-09-13 19:43:49
edit@hollywoodreporter.com ( Borys Kit) The film, a crime thriller starring Matthew McConaughey and Emile Hirsch, received a mixed reaction from audiences at the fest.read more
Toronto 2011: William Friedkin Gives Reserved Seats Away at 'Killer Joe'
Hollywood Reporter, 2011-09-12 15:14:42
edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Borys Kit) Some audience members were upgraded to primo seats, while volunteers watched helplessly. read more
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