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  1. William David Friedkin ( / ˈfriːdkɪn /; August 29, 1935 – August 7, 2023) was an American film, television and opera director, producer, and screenwriter who was closely identified with the "New Hollywood" movement of the 1970s.

  2. IMDb profile of William Friedkin, the Oscar-winning director of The French Connection and The Exorcist. Learn about his life, career, credits, trivia, quotes and more.

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    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
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    • Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA
  3. Aug 7, 2023 · William Friedkin, a filmmaker whose gritty, visceral style and fascination with characters on the edge helped make “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist” two of the biggest box-office hits of...

  4. Aug 7, 2023 · William Friedkin, the Oscar winner behind The French Connection and The Exorcist who was one of the most admired directors to emerge from a wave of brilliant filmmakers who made...

  5. Aug 7, 2023 · William Friedkin, director of iconic 1970s films including “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist,” has died, his wife Sherry Lansing, the former CEO of Paramount Pictures, told The Hollywood...

  6. Aug 7, 2023 · The acclaimed filmmaker passed away at 87 in Los Angeles, confirmed by his friend and wife. He was known for his Oscar-winning thrillers, his documentary style and his controversial projects.

  7. Aug 7, 2023 · William Friedkin, director of the classic horror film The Exorcist, died on Monday at the age of 87. His widow Sherry Lansing told the BBC through tears: "He had a wonderful life. He was almost...